The Center for News, Technology & Innovation (CNTI) is looking for a part-time fall research intern to support the Center’s work in encouraging independent, sustainable media, maintaining an open internet and fostering informed public policy conversations. We are particularly interested in individuals who have background experience with AI and journalism research and overall familiarity with CNTI’s priority issues.
The intern’s work will support CNTI’s Executive Director, Senior Research Manager and other staff members with priority issues and background work, including assisting with CNTI’s working group, issue primers and ongoing research projects.
Qualifications
- Strong research and writing skills
- Familiarity with database and reference management tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Zotero)
- An understanding of data analysis and visualization (e.g., Datawrapper, R, Stata)
- Comfort working independently as well as part of a team of researchers with different skill sets
The position is most suitable for college seniors or students enrolled in graduate programs, though we will consider applications from all qualified candidates who meet the criteria outlined above. Prospective interns must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Schedule & Compensation
Schedule: The internship will be remote and will involve frequent video check-ins. The position is time limited (early September through mid-December 2025) and will require 10-15 hours per week. The time spent will be on an ad-hoc basis based on both the needs of CNTI and the intern’s availability.
Pay: $22/hour (to be paid monthly in arrears)
Location: Remote in the United States
How to Apply
Interested individuals should submit a (1) one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the position, (2) resume and (3) one- to two-page writing sample through this form. Applications are due by Friday, August 22nd.
