MacArthur Foundation Communications Internship Program 2025

The Communications Intern will support the department with a balance of short- and long-term projects. The Communications team collaborates with program teams and other colleagues across the Foundation to create and implement strategic communications plans that enhance the impact of MacArthur’s work and the work of grantees.

The team is responsible for the Foundation’s strategic efforts to communicate with the press, public, and policymakers, including media relations, web and social media efforts, printed materials, and events. The team also provides communications support and advice to MacArthur’s leadership, staff, and grantees

The internship is designed to be a substantive learning experience, so the intern will join Communications team meetings and Staff events and attend briefings by grantees and other practitioners. The intern will contribute across MacArthur’s areas of work, rather than focus on any one social issue. This internship will be of value to candidates interested in communications, especially as a tool for social change.

• Table of Content
• About MacArthur Foundation
• MacArthur Foundation Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of MacArthur Foundation Internship Program
• Requirements for MacArthur Foundation Internship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MacArthur Foundation

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is a private foundation that makes grants and impact investments to support non-profit organizations in approximately 117 countries around the world. It has an endowment of $7.6 billion and provides approximately $260 million annually in grants and impact investments.It is based in Chicago, and in 2014 it was the 12th-largest private foundation in the United States.It has awarded more than US$8.27 billion since its first grants in 1978. The foundation's stated purpose is to supp... continue reading

MacArthur Foundation Internship Program

Application Deadline	05 Jan 2025
Country to study	United States
Type	Internship
Sponsor	MacArthur Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of MacArthur Foundation Internship Program

Responsibilities may include:

• Brainstorming, researching, and creating stories to communicate MacArthur’s work, both written and multimedia;
• Supporting meetings and events for internal and external audiences;
• Researching and developing databases on vendors, media relations work, and peer best practices;
• Contributing to Staff forums on Communications strategies and approaches; and
• Other projects, as determined in consultation with the intern and depending on the team’s needs.

Requirements for MacArthur Foundation Internship Program Qualification

• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated interest in communications, journalism, public relations, digital communications, and/or public affairs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, outstanding organizational abilities, and attention to detail are essential.
• Experience with social media, photography, video editing or production is a plus.

Documents Required for Application

• Cover letter explaining your interest
• Resume
• Two creative samples (writing and/or multimedia)
• Additional materials, such as a website or digital portfolio, are also welcome

Application Deadline

January 5, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to MacArthur Foundation on macfound.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com to apply

For more details,visit MacArthur Foundation webpage