Internship, Digital Content, Audio Podcast, Fall 2024

Overview

All who are selected to participate in CFR’s Blavatnik Internship Program and Robina Franklin Williams Internship Program receive training in the field of foreign policy and international affairs as well as skills training in writing, research, program planning and much more.

As the podcast department continues to expand it is in search for an intern to assist in the creativity of competitive audio content, and growing CFR's podcast brand. The intern will be hugely beneficial in speeding up our audio editing and cleanup capabilities. They will focus on these fundamental audio tasks on several shows of varying production elements with the team.

CFR internships are paid, require a 14- 18 hour commitment, and are filled on a rolling basis.

Please note that all fall internships are offered on a hybrid (half in the office, half remote) or fully remote basis. All internships are paid positions (no exceptions can be made on this). As such, all interns must have the legal right to work in the United States and be based in the United States for the duration of the internship.

The major responsibilities of this position will include (but are not limited to):

• Navigate and advise on podcast audio technology and troubleshooting
• Record interviews as well as editing and cleaning up linear and non- linear audio
• Exporting, conducting quality control, and uploading final deliverables 
• Sourcing and building audio clips for the Why It Matters podcast

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student focusing on audio production, audio editing, sound design/ technology, or related field
• Students should have completed the equivalent of four semesters of college coursework (not including AP classes in high school) by the time they begin an internship
• Previous podcast, audio/dialogue editor experience a plus
• Proficiency in Pro Tools and MAC products

Pay Rate

$17.50 per hour

About CFR

Founded in 1921, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a leading nonprofit membership organization, research center, and publisher, with headquarters in New York, an office in Washington, DC, and programs nationwide. It is dedicated to increasing America's understanding of the world and contributing ideas to U.S. foreign policy. CFR's 5,000+ members are leaders in international affairs and foreign policy. CFR also publishes Foreign Affairs, the preeminent magazine on global issues, and provides up-to-date information about the world and U.S. foreign policy on its award-winning website, CFR.org.

CFR’s Internship Program is made possible through the generous support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Robina Foundation, CFR members, and the family and friends of Franklin Williams.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quality, diversity, and balance are the key objectives sought by the Council on Foreign Relations in the composition of its workforce.