Summer 2021 Research and Communications Internship: Korea Economic Institute of America

KEI is an established public policy institute focused on the Korean peninsula and the U.S.-Korea relationship. KEI is currently seeking graduate students and exceptional undergraduate students with a clear interest in the U.S.-Korea bilateral issues for its Spring 2021 intern class. Interns will develop a deeper understanding of the major policies concerning the economic, political, and security aspects of U.S.-Korea relations. Interns also gain valuable experience in the areas of professional writing, policy research, data collection and analysis, and event planning.

KEI is looking to hire 2 Research interns and 1 Communications intern this summer. Please indicate which position you're applying for. The internship will run for a minimum of 4 months and interns are required to work full-time. KEI offers a monthly stipend to interns.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on political, economic, and security issues related to the Korean peninsula and U.S.-Korea relations
• Draft weekly newsletter covering the important domestic and international trends in South Korea
• Contribute to KEI’s The Peninsula blog
• Track daily news relevant to the Korean peninsula
• Attend and draft reports on conference and seminars
• Provide administrative and event support

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP: Main duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Assist with various multimedia projects, including the identification of appropriate images and video clips
• Help draft collateral for KEI's public-facing social media platforms, including graphic and video materials
• Participate in discussions to shape the direction of the organization's public-facing multimedia products
• Assist with collecting data for inclusion in KEI's measurements of its performance in traditional media and social media
• Contribute to drafting segments of KEI's weekly newsletter

Qualifications

RESEARCH INTERNSHIP:

• Graduate student and exceptional undergraduate student with a background in political science, economics, international relations, or Asian studies
• An interest in international affairs, especially issues regarding the Korean peninsula
• Excellent attention to detail, professional demeanor, and strong computer skills
• Excellent writing and analysis skills
• Statistical, data science, or other data analysis skills are desirable
• Korean language skills preferred but not required
• Ability to work remotely and independently with good organization skills

COMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP (Not required but preferred):

• Experience with managing social media platforms, particularly creating and scheduling social media content
• Experience acquiring multimedia materials from creative commons
• Copywriting experience
• Experience with open-source research
• Experience with graphic design using Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
• Journalism or communication background

Internship Contact: Sang Kim, Director of Public Affairs & Internship Coordinator - sk@keia.org

Application instructions
Please fill out the application form on our website along with a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample. Due to the high volume of applications, KEI recommends that you apply early as applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

To learn more, please visit: http:www.keia.org/page/internship-opportunities/

[For best consideration, apply by April 30.]