Position Title: Fellowship in Digital Management and Publications
Organization: Policy Insights Forum
Location: Ottawa, Canada
Duration: 5 to 6 Months
Application Deadline: Monday, September 2, 2024
About the Fellowship Position:
The Policy Insights Forum, a Canadian-based think tank, seeks a highly motivated and skilled individual for a Digital Management and Publications Fellowship. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about the intersection of technology, public policy, industry, and communication and is keen to work in a dynamic international and interdisciplinary environment.
This Position is open to nationals from Canada, the US and NATO member countries and is subject to verification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Digital Content Management: Oversee and manage digital content across various platforms, ensuring high-quality standards and consistency. This includes website management, social media content, and digital newsletters.
- Publication Development: Collaborate with team members and external partners to develop and publish reports, policy briefs, and academic papers. This includes research, writing, editing, and coordinating with publishers and designers.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including policy experts, government officials, academic institutions, and he private sector, to gather insights and foster collaborations.
- Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and managing events such as meetings, roundtables and conferences, including digital events, to facilitate discussions on policy insights.
- Policy Research and Data Analysis: Conduct independent policy research and analyze data on relevant policy topics. Prepare summaries, presentations, and reports to support decision-making and publications.
- Innovative Projects: Initiate and contribute to innovative projects that leverage digital technologies to enhance policy research, dissemination, and engagement.
Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant field such as Public Policy, International Relations, Strategic Communication, Digital Politics, Political Marketing or similar.
- Perfect fluency in written and spoken English. Fluency in French is an asset.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with a portfolio of published work.
- Experience in digital content management, social media strategy and communications.
- Ability to conduct policy research and analyze data effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in coordinating events and managing projects.
- Knowledge of the current digital landscape, including trends in digital publishing and content dissemination.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work with and learn from experts in the field and internationally
- Exposure to a broad network of professionals in government, academia, and the private sector
- Professional development opportunities
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Travel subsidy
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume/CV, writing sample, and contact information for three references. Applications should be sent by email to the Fellowship Program Manager, Louis Romet: louis.romet@policyinsights.ca.
Who Can Apply:
The Fellowship Program is open for applications from university students in Canada, especially those at the Master’s level, and students from NATO countries. This program is an integral part of the Dr. Robert Spencer Fellowship Program (RSFP), generously funded by the Samuel Group of Companies to foster the development of young emerging leaders.
The Policy Insights Forum is a Samuel Group of Companies member organization and an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
