Intern, Media Policy Initiative (Summer 2012)

The New America Foundation is seeking enthusiastic unpaid interns to assist the Media Policy Initiative (MPI) at the New America Foundation. The MPI, part of the Foundation’s Open Technology Initiative, is a hub of forward thinking academics, technologists, strategists, policy analysts and journalists. MPI’s work centers on the recently published Knight Commission Report titled: "Informing Communities: Sustaining Democracy in the Digital Age."

Building on the reports' findings, MPI staff will focus on policies to invigorate public media, increase independent public interest reporting, and improve citizen access and engagement with high-quality information. By tracking and critiquing policy initiatives at the federal level, and innovative media efforts in communities across the country, the initiative will report on both the successes and failures, along with their implications for the Knight Commission's recommendations. We have an immediate opening for a Master's student, GIS-savvy data analysis intern, with the option of working either in D.C. or remotely.

Responsibilities

•   Substantive research to support the Media Policy Initiative in a wide variety of areas related to media policy.
•   Data-driven research involving GIS tools.
•   Other tasks as directed.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Proven research and analytical skills;
Strong writing and editing abilities;
Familiarity with internet research tools;
Working knowledge of web survey and data analysis tools is a plus;
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; and,
Be a flexible and enthusiastic team player.
Enrollment or recent graduation from a graduate public policy, information technology, journalism, communications, sociology or political science program a plus.
Knowledge of GIS tools and techniques

Application Process

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume, transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and a writing sample (no more than three pages) to internships@newamerica.net. Please put your name and specific position "Intern, Media Policy Initiative" in the subject line.