Spring 2027 Digital and Social Media 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 draft social media captions, clip and edit short-form videos, and build and publish carousels and graphics. You will support the day-to-day management of social media channels and help translate policy research into online content.
Requirements
- Have at least a 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Have relevant coursework in Digital Design, Marketing, Branding, 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 experience with Instagram, X, LinkedIn, and YouTube content formats
- Have basic skills with Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Premiere, if applicable
Responsibilities
- Draft social media captions
- Clip and edit short-form videos
- Build and publish carousels and graphics
- Manage social media channels
- Translate policy research into online content
Benefits
- Stipends
- Assistance seeking academic credit
