CEPR Digital Communications Congressional Fellowship

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) invites applications for its 2024-2025 Digital Communications Congressional Fellowship Program. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-month, Washington, DC-based position. The fellowship will start January 6, 2025. We invite applications from individuals who currently have U.S. work authorization.

Job Description: This fellowship offers a valuable hands-on experience for early to mid career policy-oriented professionals. Successful candidates will be embedded in Congressional offices to assist members and staff with press and social media operations over the duration of one year. Candidates must possess strong digital skills, video editing proficiency, writing and organizational abilities, a strong knowledge of the US legislative process and major policy issues, and a sense of humor.

Qualifications: We are looking for applicants with skills in digital communications, a general understanding of domestic and international policy issues as well as an interest in economic justice. Candidates should have:

• A passion for digital/social media
• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• Strong writing and communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms and major news media outlets
• Strong familiarity with video editing, e.g., for YouTube and Instagram
• Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video editing platforms is preferred
• Ability to design graphics
• A solid understanding of the legislative process
• Some experience either in the US Congress or state legislatures, campaigns, or in government is preferred
• An additional plus: experience running a political social media account

Duration of fellowship: Jan. 6, 2025 through Jan. 2, 2026

Compensation & Benefits: The fellowship is a full-time, 12-month program that comes with a stipend of $70,000 and three weeks of paid vacation. Up to $332.91 per month is available for health insurance plan costs. Fellows must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area within the first month of the fellowship.

Application Deadline: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024 (at 11:59PM, Eastern time) In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have seven calendar days remaining to apply.

To Apply:

***Please do not use ChatGPT or other AI tools in submitted writing responses and do not submit additional information apart from the items listed. CEPR may check writing samples for use of ChatGPT or other AI use.**

Send the following, in a single PDF file, via CEPR APPLICATION LINK:

• A cover letter;
• A résumé (including links to video and/or graphic design portfolio);
• Graphic design and/or video sample;
• brief responses to the following questions (1-3 paragraphs per question):

1. In a few words, please tell us about any past experience you have had
related to Congressional advocacy or policymaking, or share your thoughts
about a legislative issue that you have followed closely.
2. What are some things that you consider that the Biden administration did
well? What do you think the Biden administration could have done better?

You may address your cover letter to the Congressional Fellowship Search Committee, if you wish.

Search committees usually make a decision within three weeks of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email [email protected], the contact for the Congressional Fellowship Search Committee. Absolutely no calls or faxes.

CEPR is a think tank based in Washington, DC that conducts research and public education on economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. It was co-founded in 1999 by economists Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot and its Advisory Board includes Nobel Laureate  economists Robert Solow and Joseph Stiglitz; Janet Gornick, Professor at the CUNY Graduate School and Director of the Luxembourg Income Study; and Richard Freeman, Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.