Communications Internship

Communications Internships

The National Committee is looking for interns interested in an 18-hour per week commitment. The internships offer an exciting opportunity for current students and recent graduates to join a communications team supporting initiatives focused on U.S.-China relations, while working directly on digital content that enhances and informs that evolving relationship. Interns will receive a monthly stipend.

Communications Production Internship

Location: Remote (business hours are from 9 am to 5 pm ET)

Responsibilities include:

• Produce promotional content, including social media messaging, video clips, graphics for U.S. and/or Chinese social media platforms, and other digital products as required
• Utilize design and production platforms such as Capcut/Jianying, Canva, Veed, and Adobe Suite to edit and create informative content on U.S.-China relations that supports the Committee’s mission and vision
• Evaluate and monitor content on U.S. and/or Chinese social media platforms, track audience trends, and public sentiment
• Collaborate on and contribute to video interview series, podcasts, and outreach to public audiences
• Monitor news items related to U.S.-China relations and global affairs
• Conduct research into U.S.-China-related topics as needed, such as the U.S.-China economic relationship, cultural exchange, technology, etc.
• Translate social media content from English into Chinese and vice versa

Qualifications
Required:

• Experience in content creation or marketing for both international and Chinese social media platforms.
• Working proficiency in both Mandarin Chinese and English
• Familiarity with basic trends and current events in U.S.-China relations
• Knowledge of basic editing or design software
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• Strong time management
• Creative thinker
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Academic background in journalism, digital marketing, communications, or related fields. Chinese studies, international relations, and related fields also considered.
• Cultural sensitivity to key political, social, or cultural issues and trends, especially in online communities and discourse
• Strong video production experience for U.S. and/or Chinese social media

Communications Editorial Internship

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the weekly production of the China & the Hill newsletter and podcast on Monday and Tuesday
• Monitor news items related to U.S.-China relations and global affairs
• Write and edit news briefs, podcast scripts, report text, and other items as needed
• Contribute to the Committee’s efforts in public education and community retention for the China & the Hill podcast
• Brainstorm and research content ideas related to U.S.-China relations, including the economic relationship, cultural exchange, technology, etc.
• Collaborate on and contribute to video interview series, podcasts, and outreach to public audiences.

Qualifications

Required:

• Excellent writing abilities and strong attention to detail
• Nuanced and deep understanding of the U.S.-China relationship
• Work availability on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Strong time management and ability to execute tasks independently
• Creative thinker
• Strongly values public education
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Experience in the policy or business world
• Journalism or editing experience
• Interest or experience in social media communications or content creation, or a strong desire to learn in this area