Call for 2024 Research Intern (Editorial Team)

The Arctic Institute (TAI) is seeking three well-qualified undergraduate or graduate students to work as the Editorial Team Intern for The Arctic Institute’s online publications page. The intern will work with the editorial team and Editor-in-Chief to review 2-4 articles per month. The intern will help provide timely and thoughtful feedback on the content as well as language and grammar editing for article submissions to TAI. Indigenous students are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Position: Research Intern – Editorial Team
• Duration: October 2024-March 2025; Six months, with the possibility of extension based on superior merit
• Location: Virtual, all nationalities encouraged to apply
• Application Deadline: Friday, September 20, 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. For the application, please submit a resume and a letter of motivation demonstrating experience and interest in editorial work. To submit your application, please visit the following link and fill out the questionnaire by September 20, 2024: https://forms.gle/7JWFpmRe1uxUhybQ9

Successful applicants will have:

• Completed 3+ years of university-level study in a relevant discipline (communications, journalism, international relations, environmental science, economics, sociology, history, 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
• Prior experience in journalism or content/media editing is an asset

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 origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, or other factors protected by law.