IFPRI Social Media Intern Opportunity

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), in Washington DC, is one of the world's leading research institutions on international development and is seeking to fill an internship position in its Communications Division for Summer 2009. The internship offers a unique opportunity to help expand coverage of IFPRI projects through the promotion of research publications and policy-related events on various social media platforms.

Essential Duties:

Under the guidance of IFPRI's Head of Library and Knowledge Management team, the intern will:

·         Maintain up-to-date information on IFPRI's social networking profiles:  Facebook, LinkedIn, Slideshare, YouTube, using each platform's core features

·         Experiment with new social media platforms and offer strategic advice on how IFPRI can leverage its presence in these platforms to reach new audiences

·         Conduct research on best practices for nonprofits participating in online social media and write short briefs based on these findings

·         Monitor IFPRI's mentions in other online media, including blogs and international news sites

·         Track usage statistics and membership rates and work with Library and Knowledge Management team to ensure sustained growth and active participation among online community members

·         Recruit friends, contacts, and networks for IFPRI and encourage online discussions through regular postings and timely responses to friend requests, etc.

·         Attend Communications Working Group Meetings and liaise with program staff to gather appropriate content for posting

·         Participate in production and editing of audio and video content for posting to online media sites

Required Skills:

Student seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree in International Affairs, International Development, Journalism, Communications, or related field. The ideal candidate must possess excellent writing skills and demonstrated experience in online community management. We are looking for someone who is highly organized and able to work flexibly, quickly and collaboratively with technical and non-technical staff alike and be willing to take initiative as new audiences and platforms emerge. Preferred qualification: fluency in a foreign language.

 

To apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Sarah Immenschuh - s.immenschuh [at] cgiar.org - 202-862-5679