Intern, Media Policy Initiative (Spring, 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

The Media Policy Initiative is accepting applications by the following deadline:

Spring: December 15, 2011

Mail, fax, or email a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (up to six pages) to: Human Resources, New America Foundation, 1899 L St., NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Fax: 202-986-3696. E-mail: jobs@newamerica.net. Please state “Intern, Media Policy Initiative” in the email subject line. No phone calls please.

Due to the volume of applications, we cannot confirm receipt.