Call for 2024 Research Intern (The Arctic This Week)

The Arctic Institute (TAI) is seeking one well-qualified undergraduate or graduate student to work as a Research Intern for The Arctic Institute’s flagship publication, The Arctic This Week (TATW). The main tasks will be to write weekly summaries of important news events and compile press clips for the newsletter. The TATW intern will work closely with the TATW team to ensure work is ready for publishing each Thursday.

• Position: Research Intern – The Arctic This Week
• Duration: From June 2024. Twelve months, with the possibility of extension based on interest, merit and Institute need
• Location: Virtual, all nationalities encouraged to apply
• Application Deadline: Sunday, May 5, 2024 (23:59 EST)
• The Arctic Institute is an all-volunteer organization, meaning that interns, like staff, are not paid.

This position is remote and does not require any travel; accordingly TAI welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and nationalities that fit the above criteria. To submit your application, please send your resume and a letter of interest and motivation. To submit your application, please visit the following link and fill out the questionnaire by May 5, 2024: https://forms.gle/3Q3bZCHwMjcchez2A

Successful applicants will have:

• Completed 3+ years of university-level study in a relevant discipline (communications, journalism, international relations, environmental science, economics, sociology, etc.), or enrollment in a graduate-level program with an Arctic focus
• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of current Arctic events
• Excellent demonstrated writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Native or near-native English proficiency
• Ability to work to tight deadlines; flexibility to work across time zones

What The Arctic Institute can offer:

• To be part of an amazing team 
• Research experience 
• Professional development 
• Access to a network of Arctic scholars 
• Opportunities to publish and present your work 
• Experience working for a Top 100 think tank in the U.S. (according to UPenn’s Global Go To Think Tank Index)

The Arctic Institute is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national or