Part Time Blogger/Writer Intern - Information and Communication Technology

Job Title:	Part Time Blogger/Writer Intern - Information and Communication Technology
Job Function:	Internship
Department:	Technology
Location:	Washington, DC

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks a savvy and passionate student journalist-in-the-making to blog for NDI technologies blog,demworks.org The position is for duration of 3 months for 15 hours per week. This position will consist of writing concise pieces that address current issues of importance in the technology and democracy arena, as well as highlighting technology-focused programs conducted by NDI. Some social media posting and metrics analysis will also be part of the job to promote content and measure our reach. Interns at NDI actively participate in making great programs happen. They are given substantive responsibilities and are expected to be professional contributors to the effort. Interns must be disciplined self-starters who can take assignments and run with them, occasionally under pressure. They also need to know when to seek guidance before proceeding. Required Skills and Abilites: Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce compelling online copy. Strong research skills. Demonstrated passion for and experience in writing on technology for democracy, politics, or human rights. Proven experience with writing for the web. Social media skills/knowledges, including social media content marketing and results measurements Experience with Google Analytics. Experience with Drupal Comments: This is a paid internship. Interns are encouraged to attend workshops, lectures and other staff development events at NDI. This internship is for Spring 2013. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Anyone applying for internships and entry-level positions based in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship. NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

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