IPDGC welcomes Visiting Scholar Ben O’Loughlin from the University of London. Ben is a Professor of International Relations at Royal Holloway and the Director of the New Political Communication Unit. His academic expertise is in the field of international political communication.
His research looks at power and influence in international relations, and the role of communication and technology as the conditions through which power and influence operate. Ben has advised policymakers, including as Select Committee advisor on the UK Parliament’s committee on Soft Power, media organizations, and NGOs on how to act strategically in this environment.
(iii) staging Iran’s international identity after 20 years of nuclear talks.
You are welcome to contact him if you would like to chat about any of these topics, or your own research area in general: benedict.oloughlin@gwu.edu or @ben_oloughlin
At IPDGC’s 2022 Walter R. Roberts Lecture, Jodie Ginsberg president of the Committee to Protect Journalists confirmed that journalists all over the world continue to work under threat of being jailed, harmed, or even killed.
Ginsberg’s presentation was on “Defending Press Freedom: Protecting Journalists Around the World” at the George Washington University.
Ginsberg took on the leadership role in April 2022, after years of experience as a journalist and media advocate. CPJ is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. The organization works to defend the rights of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
Elliott School Dean Alyssa Ayres introduced Ginsberg while the Director of the School of Media and Public Affairs, Silvio Waisbord, moderated the discussion.
IPDGC Director William Youmans welcomed all to the event, noting that the lecture is a tribute to Walter R. Roberts for whom “media and the free flow of ideas were central to his career.”
The Walter R. Roberts Endowment seeks to inspire public diplomacy best practices around the world. Its goal is to expand the universe of public diplomacy practitioners through activities which blend theory and practice, enable dialogue among people from different backgrounds and institutions, and increase awareness of the importance of public diplomacy.
On March 25, the Walter Roberts Endowment announced the submission period for the WRE summer internship grants and the Walter Roberts Public Diplomacy Studies for 2nd-year graduate students at the Elliott School of International Affairs.
Here are three internship opportunities – that, for the successful applicant – will be supported by the WRE summer internship grants.
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Online Engagement Assistant (IPDGC)
The Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication (IPDGC) is looking for a summer intern to help with IPDGC’s online engagement over the summer. The main focus will be on the different tasks that relate to the Public Diplomacy Examined (PDx) podcasts, which include the following responsibilities:
Identify and schedule interviews
Research and develop materials and conduct interviews
Edit and produce podcasts, also write short blurbs to accompany podcasts
Promotion work: establish and develop the PDx Instagram page; promote on IPDGC’s other social media platforms and website.
Useful to know: Adobe Audition, Zoom online meeting app, Soundcloud and other podcast hosting sites, apps for promotion (social media). Flexibility, creativity, and the ability to meet deadlines are desired. The position will work with the IPDGC Program Coordinator for supervision and guidance.
For the IPDGC application, please send:
A cover letter and resume
A 500-word essay on your goals for pursuing further studies or careers based on your PD courses
Separately – a short email/ letter of support from a GWU professor sent to ipdgc@gwu.edu (Subject: NAME OF STUDENT: “Summer Internship grant”)
Global Ties U.S. has two internship positionsfor Summer 2021 and applicants for the summer internship grant may apply for this position.
(A) Intern, Expo 2020 Dubai Team
As a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Department of State, Global Ties U.S. sustains a network that coordinates international exchange programs and brings current and future leaders from around the world to communities throughout the United States. We provide our members—from large, national organizations to smaller, community-based ones serving all 50 states and more than 20 countries—with connections, leadership development, and professional resources, so that they are the strongest, most effective organizations they can be.
Global Ties U.S. is seeking an intern to support our involvement in the U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The intern will work closely with the Program Manager, Youth Ambassadors, the Program Manager, Cultural Programming, and the Program Associate, Logistics and Administration.
This internship is best suited for a highly motivated individual, who
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Has strong organizational skills and experience in project management
Has strong attention to detail
Has excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
Has knowledge in using databases, spreadsheets and online tools
Has a great “can-do” attitude with a desire to innovate, develop, and implement
Prior internship experience in an office setting is preferred.
Global Ties U.S. offers interns a robust internship program. We value personal and professional growth and thus offer multiple professional development activities for interns scheduled throughout the semester.
This internship is a remote internship.
(B) Intern, Membership & Development, Global Ties U.S.
Global Ties U.S. is seeking a Membership and Development intern to support our operations. The intern will report to the Associate Director, Development, on projects and activities related to Global Ties U.S.’ fundraising and donor relations. For membership-related tasks, the intern will work closely with the Senior Program Associate for Membership & Grants.
Prior internship experience in an office setting is preferred. This internship is a remote internship.
This internship is best suited for a highly motivated individual, who
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Has strong organizational skills and experience in project management
Has strong attention to detail
Has excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
Has knowledge in using databases, spreadsheets and online tools
Has strong analytical skills
Can handle multiple projects and priorities at a time
Has a great “can-do” attitude with a desire to innovate, develop, and implement
Tasks during this internship may include:
Researching corporate, foundation, and individual donors
Tracking, updating, and analyzing member and donor information using Salesforce CRM and other platforms
Processing donations and preparing gift acknowledgements
Drafting member and donor correspondence and fundraising appeals
Membership support including onboarding and training
Support member survey development and analysis
Pulling and aggregating data for reports and data visualization
Support development of online professional development courses
Assisting with event planning
Performing other administrative and logistical duties as assigned
The internship offers an opportunity to gain experience in nonprofit development by ways of engaging in a small but growing fundraising program, gaining experience in membership and donor relations, prospect research, member and donor management systems, major gifts strategy, data analysis and reporting, and key stakeholder communications.
Global Ties U.S. offers interns a robust internship program. We value personal and professional growth and thus offer multiple professional development activities for interns scheduled throughout the semester.
For both Global Ties applications, please send:
Cover letter and resume to Katherine Brown, President & CEO, Global Ties U.S. (kbrown@globaltiesus.org)
Also please send a copy to be IPDGC (ipdgc@gwu.edu) with the following additional information for the internship grant:
A 500-word essay on your goals for pursuing further studies or careers based on your PD courses
A short email/ letter of support from a GWU professor sent directly to ipdgc@gwu.edu (Subject: NAME OF STUDENT: “Summer Internship grant”)
We also encourage interested students to apply for their own internships. For complete information on the 2021 WRE internship grants.
The deadline for submission for the Internship Grant is SATURDAY, MAY 1 by 11:59 pm EST
Inquiries on the 2021 Walter Roberts summer internship grants, please write to ipdgc@gwu.edu
The 2021 Walter Roberts Annual Lecture virtual panel will feature Richard A. Stengel, former Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (2014-2016), Amanda Bennett, former director of the Voice of America (2016-2020), and Professor Nicholas Cull, historian, and professor at the USC Center on Public Diplomacy in California.
The discussion will be moderated by David Ensor, GW’s Director of the Project for Media and National Security. Ensor is also a former VOA director
Since 2011, the Walter Roberts Endowment has hosted an annual lecture inviting prominent and distinguished speakers on foreign policy, American politics, and the world at large. The WRE Annual Lecture is held at the George Washington University and is free and open to the general public. The lectures provide the opportunity for the diverse audience of students, faculty, public diplomacy practitioners, and other members of the public, to hear different perspectives on issues relating or influencing public diplomacy and U.S. foreign policy.
