Digital Media Intern

Position Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility will be to record, edit and post all of the department wide media content, later promoting this content across our social media channels. The content will support the Institute’s wider mission of improving the understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society by analysing and expounding the role of markets in solving economic and social problems. There is no “typical day” for the Media team, and the successful candidate may be asked to perform a range of duties.

Desirable skills and experience:

Editing digital content on a range of mediums

Commitment to accuracy and meticulous attention to detail

Experience using editing software such as Adobe Creative Cloud is desirable but not essential

Experience in social media marketing is desirable but not essential

Passion for free markets

Keen interest in digital content and marketing

Keen interest in social media content and marketing

About the Organization
The analysis and communication of ideas form the core of our work. We produce reports, books and papers on all areas of economic policy, as well as a termly journal, Economic Affairs. Our policy experts frequently contribute to newspapers, broadcast media and websites to further the dissemination of free-market thinking. We also hold an extensive series of conferences, seminars, lectures and working lunches (100 – 150 events a year) that bring together politicians, students, journalists, leading business figures, academics and others interested in public policy

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 
 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page