Call for 2024 Research Intern (Take Five Writer)

The Arctic Institute (TAI) is seeking 1-2 well-qualified undergraduate or graduate students to work as Research Interns for the Arctic Institute’s Take Five publication. The interns will serve as writers for the weekly publication, monitoring the week’s Arctic related news stories, summarizing their content, and analyzing their impact on the region. The writers are required to stay up to date on the geopolitical landscape of the Arctic and be able to effectively, creatively, and succinctly relate the week’s events. Expected time commitment for this role is 10-15 hrs on a bi-weekly basis.

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, a letter of interest and motivation, and a writing sample where you select two Arctic related stories in the news that given week and 1) summarize each story, 2) write a short analysis for each story explaining why the news story matters. To submit your application, please visit the following link and fill out the questionnaire by September 27, 2024: https://forms.gle/EPccjgKeGo9tnju59

Successful applicants will have:

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.