INTERN (DC OR CHICAGO)
Cambridge Global Advisors (CGA) is a strategic communications and public affairs firm seeking a Communications & Research Intern. Our clients span across industries, including NGOs, private sector, and government, with a special focus on national security, international relations, and cybersecurity.
Communications & Research Interns will assist with day-to-day client activities, including outreach, stakeholder engagement, media relations, communications support, policy and stakeholder research, database management, writing documents and memos, and more.
The ideal candidate should have an interest in public affairs and strategic communications as they relate to national security and cybersecurity issues. He/she should possess the following qualifications:
Strong verbal communication skills
Strong writing skills
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment
Strong attention to detail
Willingness to take on more than one project at time
Openness to working remotely or in an office environment
Availability for a minimum of 15 hours/week
The internship is unpaid, but successful interns will have potential for professional growth and employment opportunities as business develops. Interns will gain experience in nearly every aspect of a public affairs consulting firm in the national security space.
APPLICATION PERIODS
Summer Internships: Apply between March 15 - April 15
Fall Internships: Apply between July 15 - August 15
Spring Internships: Apply between November 15 - December 15
During the application period, candidates will be considered and positions will be filled on an ongoing basis. Therefore, it is strongly encouraged to apply towards the beginning of the application period.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a copy of their resume, a brief writing sample, as well as a brief explanation of their interest in the position to: Caroline Hymel (mchymel@cambridgeglobal.com) for DC applications and Morgan Ryan (mryan@cambridgeglobal.com) for Chicago applicants.