Editorial Internship, Public Affairs Department - Full-time / Part-time

pDescription/ppHudson Institute is seeking interns looking to gainstrong /strongeditorial skillsstrong /strongincluding drafting newsletters, editing articles and assisting with webpage content production. This intern will provide research and administrative support to the Public Affairs team. The Public Affairs department focuses on maximizing Hudson Institute's presence in online, TV, and print media outlets by promoting Hudson experts and their work, putting on successful public events, and leveraging new media to amplify our impact in DC and across the globe. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist with, and attend, Hudson Institute public events, as well as intern-specific events featuring Hudson scholars and experts across Washington, DC./ppbr//ppstrongAbout Hudson Institute/strong/ppHudson Institute is a research-focused public policy think tank headquartered in Washington, DC, dedicated to promoting American leadership for a secure, free, and prosperous future. For more than half a century, Hudson Institute has been challenging conventional thinking by developing new ideas and practical solutions to shape critical foreign and domestic policy decisions./ppbr//ppstrongResponsibilities include/strong/pulliAssisting with the formatting and editing of Hudson research./liliAssisting with the creation and curation of email databases./liliAssisting with the drafting of Hudson’s original newsletters and webpage content./liliContributing to the maintenance of Hudson’s website, to include selecting editorial photos, proofreading copy from outside sources, and uploading content./liliAssisting with the drafting of social media material including both written and multimedia content./liliAssisting with public event operations./liliParticipating in the general work of the Public Affairs team./li/ulpnbsp;/ppnbsp;/ppstrongHow to Apply:/strong/ppPlease upload a cover letter, resume, and short, relevant writing sample (2-3 pages) in a strongsingle PDF to the cover letter file upload. Please title the document "First, Last Application" (e.g. Jane Doe Application). Those who do not submit a writing sample will be disqualified/strong nbsp;/ppbr//ppDue to the large number of applications that we receive, we regret that we can only contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview./ppRequirements/pulliCandidates should have the ability to draft error-free copy in a timely manner./liliCandidates should have strong copyediting skills and a high level of attention to detail./liliCandidates should have a high level of technological competency and the ability to work seamlessly between various word processors including the Microsoft Office suite, Markdown, and Campaign Monitor./liliCandidates should experience working within a style guide (experience with Chicago preferred but not required)./liliCandidates should have a desire to gain editorial experience and improve reading and writing skills./liliCandidates should have a desire to gain website backend experience and basic search engine optimization./liliCandidates should have a working knowledge of politics and international relations./lilistrongCandidates should be able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.nbsp;/strong/lilistrongRemote work is not an option for this position. Please note that you are able to work in-person in your cover letter./strong/lilistrongEspecially interested in candidates with prior journalism experience./strong/li/ul