Internships

Position: Paid Internship, Americas Quarterly (Fall 2017)

AQ is the premier publication on politics, business and culture in Latin America. AQ is an independent publication of Americas Society/Council of the Americas, New York

Internship Period: September 15 - December 15

Deadline to apply: August 20

Are you passionate about Latin America? The paid fall internship at Americas Quarterly offers enterprising journalists the opportunity to engage in all aspects of producing a magazine while writing about the most important political, economic and cultural topics in the region.

As an intern, you will: research, write, and edit for the print magazine and AQ’s website; develop social media and multimedia content; work with AS/COA’s policy research and support team; assist with administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for journalists who are quick learners with a deep knowledge of Latin America. Ideal candidates are:

• Graduate students or recent graduates in journalism, economics, international studies, or related fields; or bachelor’s in the same with 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Proficient in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese.
• Knowledgeable and interested in Latin American history, politics, culture, and economics
• Proficiency in multimedia (video/sound editing) a plus
• Excellent writing, editing and research skills
• Familiarity with social media tools (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr)

Time Requirement: The internship will be up to 28 hours a week, for three months. This can be extended on a case-by-case basis. The internship will begin on September 15.

Application Submission: The Americas Society/Council of the Americas is an equal opportunity employer. Please email cover letter, resume, and a one-page writing sample on a recent event in Latin America to Benjamin Russell at brussell@as-coa.org. No phone calls please. Please note availability in your cover letter, and include “Americas Quarterly Editorial Internship” in the subject line of your email.