Spring 2027 Communications Internship
The Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation (CCTI) is an FDD research center advancing U.S. security and prosperity through technology innovation and cyber-policy research.
Funding history
About FDD Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation
CCTI is an internal center of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies that combines adversary research, scientific experimentation, and interdisciplinary study to develop technology, governance, and policy responses to cybersecurity and emerging-technology threats. Its stated initiatives include CSC 2.0, the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, and Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare research.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will monitor the organization's media profile, track media metrics, develop broadcast and print media contacts, and synthesize research products. You will help craft social media content and support other communications activities.
Requirements
- Have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Have relevant coursework in International Relations, Security Studies, History, Communications, Journalism, International Economics, Political Science, Computer Science, or a relevant STEM field
- Know Microsoft Office programs including Word and have basic Excel skills
- Commit to a minimum of 22 hours per week
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Have strong writing skills
- Know Microsoft Office
- Have experience with website content management systems and HTML, if applicable
Responsibilities
- Monitor the organization's media profile
- Track media metrics
- Develop contacts in broadcast and print media
- Synthesize research products
- Craft social media content
Benefits
- Stipends
- Assistance seeking academic credit