Intern with an analytical focus on Russian influence operations in Europe

SPECIFICATION:

Teamwork and independent activities in the Kremlin Watch team, which include:

• Monitoring and cooperation on regular Kremlin Watch Briefing in the English language;
• Participation in the preparation of expert documentation within the area of disinformation campaigns;
• Analysis of disinformation narratives and summarization of them to short texts, every week.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Four-month unpaid internship;
• Providing references and confirmation of the internship after its successful completion;
• Possibility to meet and cooperate with international and Czech expert communities;
• Space for personal development under professional supervision aimed at the analysis of public policies and political processes;
• Work in a young motivated international team of graduates and students from world-famous universities;
• Flexible cooperation exclusively on an online basis.

WHAT WE REQUIRE:

• The relevant field of study at a Master’s level or current student of a relevant Master’s program – fields include Security and Strategic Studies, International relations, Political science, European studies, Territorial studies, Law, etc.;
• Advanced knowledge and active interest in the study of disinformation campaigns and security policy;
• Research and analytical skills;
• Basic knowledge of European media and institutional environment;
• Perfect knowledge of the English language both written and spoken, knowledge of Russian language is an advantage but not a requirement;
• Flair for writing;
• Time flexibility – up to 15 hours per week.

TIMELINE:

Deadline for applications: January 19, 2022, 23:59 CET

Results of the 1st round: January 21, 2022

Interviews with selected candidates: January 25 – 26, 2022 (video call)

Internship start: February 1, 2022 (or upon mutual agreement)

Contact person:

Eva Smyslová

HR Coordinator

eva.smyslova(at)europeanvalues.cz