Communications Fall 2026 Internship
FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit research center focused on technology innovation, cybersecurity, AI-related threats, and U.S. national security.
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About FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
CCTI is an internal center of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. It combines research, experimentation, and interdisciplinary study to develop technology, governance, and policy responses to cyber and emerging-technology threats. Its stated initiatives include CSC 2.0, the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, and cyber-enabled economic warfare research.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will monitor media coverage, track media metrics, and help develop broadcast and print media contacts. You will synthesize research products in writing and craft social-media content while supporting other communications activities.
Requirements
- At least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Relevant coursework in International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word
- Basic Excel skills
- Commitment of at least 22 hours per week
- Eligibility to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Monitor the organization's media profile
- Track media metrics
- Develop contacts in broadcast and print media
- Synthesize research products
- Craft social-media content
- Support communications activities
Benefits
- Stipends for eligible interns
- Assistance seeking academic credit
- Hybrid and remote internship options
