Intern, Data Visualization

Intern, Data Visualization

Location: New York Office

Pay rate: $18.00/hr

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 Blavatnik and Robina Franklin Williams internships give selected interns the opportunity to receive training in the field of foreign policy, as well as skills training in areas such as writing, research, and program planning and much more.

As a nonpartisan organization dedicated to informing and educating a wide range of audiences about global issues and foreign policy choices, CFR recognizes the importance of continually engaging the next generation of digital talent. The intern's fresh perspective will be invaluable as we navigate the ever-changing multimedia landscape, helping us to continually mature the way we visually communicate complex issues.

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

• Create compelling visual representations of complex data sets to aid in the understanding of key

foreign policy issues

• Collect and analyze data using tools like Excel or R/Python

• Design data visualizations using tools like Adobe Illustrator, Figma, and Datawrapper

• Assist with web development to create interactive graphics

• Develop engaging visual content for CFR’s social media channels, video, and email

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate student who has completed coursework or has experience in visual communication design, data visualization, data journalism, or a related field

• All applicants 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)

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Figma

• Experience with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets

• Experience with Datawrapper, Adobe Ilustrator, Python/R, and JavaScript (D3.js, ObservableHQ) is preferred but not required

• Previous experience working in a newsroom is preferred

• Strong attention to detail and resourcefulness

• Please include a portfolio or links to relevant projects as part of your application.

CFR's internships are funded by the generous gifts of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Robina Foundation, and the Franklin Williams Family

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is committed to fostering a foreign policy community in the United States that is more representative of American society, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and perspectives contribute to broader, more informed participation in the foreign policy debate and lead to an enhanced understanding of the world and the United States' role therein. To that end, CFR is dedicated to continuing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout its work and workplace by building a more diverse membership and staff, producing and dispensing thoughtful analysis on a broad range of foreign policy issues,and developing relevant, wide-reaching programming that also serves to expand the foreign policy talent pipeline to underrepresented populations.

The Council on Foreign Relations is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates from a diverse background.

If interested, please apply: