ASI Call for Interns, Spring 2020 

This is a call for interns in various positions at the Arab Studies Institute for the Spring of 2020. The Arab Studies Institute is the umbrella organization for the Arab Studies Journal, Jadaliyya, Quilting Point, Forum on Arab and Muslim Affairs (FAMA), and Tadween Publishing.  

Below are the specific positions available, as well as general needs and availabilities for interns at the Institute. All ASI team members volunteer their time to one extent or another. “Internships” fit into this formula during the initial internship period with the possibility of a stipend henceforth.

Applicants need not be based in the Washington, D.C .or Beirut, Lebanon area. All internship positions are virtual unless explicitly stated otherwise. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on January 5th. 

ARAB STUDIES INSTITUTE 

Social Media Coordinator

ASI is seeking an intern to design, curate, and post content on ASI’s various social media platforms, especially Twitter, Promo, and Instagram. The intern must be familiar with Canva and Photoshop. Knowledge of Arabic is preferred but not required.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Designing social media campaigns for newly published Jadaliyya, Status, and Tadween content. 
2. Establishing and adhering to a posting schedule.
3. Taking the initiative to promote ASI events and materials. 

JADALIYYA 

Copy-Editor

Jadaliyya is seeking a diligent copy-editor to review articles prior to publication. The copy-editor must be fluent in English, and well versed in the language’s grammar and syntax laws. Applicants must submit a writing sample of any subject, no longer than five pages.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Proofreading all Jadaliyya articles prior to publication.
2. Communicating necessary changes to authors.  

Maghreb Page Media Roundup Coordinator

The Maghreb page is seeking an intern with advanced/fluent French and Arabic capabilities, who can help work with the Maghreb team on its weekly media roundup. This roundup focuses on themes and locales within the Maghreb region, collecting important news, current events, and incidences that affect the Maghreb. Experience living in or studying the Maghreb is preferred but not required. 

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Curate and annotate the media roundup and adding Arabic and French content.
2. Perform basic copyediting on all roundup articles, particularly the Arabic and French sections.
3. Maintaining a routine weekly schedule for roundup posts.
4. Coordinate with the page editor for strategies and content.

Arabian Peninsula Page Media Roundup Coordinator

The Arabian Peninsula page is seeking an intern with advanced/fluent Arabic capabilities, who can help work with the Arabian Peninsula team on its weekly media roundup. This roundup focuses on themes and locales within the Arabian Peninsula, collecting important news, current events, and incidences that affect the AP. Experience living in or studying the AP is preferred but not required. 

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Curate and annotate the media roundup and adding Arabic content.
2. Perform basic copyediting on all roundup articles, particularly the Arabic section.
3. Maintaining a routine weekly schedule for roundup posts.
4. Coordinate with the page editor for strategies and content.

Critical Currents in Islam Media Roundup Coordinator

The Critical Currents in Islam page is seeking an intern who can help work with the CCI team on its weekly media roundup. This roundup focuses on themes materials circulating about Islam and reflects a wide variety of opinions and approaches. The intern will be responsible for collecting important news, current events, and incidences related to Islam. Applicants should have some demonstrated interest or experience in studying Islam/Islamic movements. 

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Curate and annotate the media roundup based on our standard operating procedures.
2. Perform basic copyediting on all roundup articles.
3. Maintaining a routine monthly schedule for roundup posts.
4. Coordinate with the page editor for strategies and content.

Law and Conflict Media Roundup Coordinator

The Law and Conflict page is seeking an intern who can help work with the team on its weekly media roundup. This roundup focuses on themes materials circulating about law and conflict in the region from a wide variety of opinions and approaches. The intern will be responsible for collecting important news, current events, and incidences related to law and conflict.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Curate and annotate the media roundup based on our standard operating procedures.
2. Perform basic copyediting on all roundup articles.
3. Maintaining a routine monthly schedule for roundup posts.
4. Coordinate with the page editor for strategies and content.

Resistance, Subversion, and Mobilization Page Media Roundup Coordinator

The Resistance, Subversion, and Mobilization roundup editor will be responsible for managing, scheduling, and augmenting the material for a specific monthly roundup, in coordination with the page editors. This topic is specific to grassroots mobilization, acts of resistance, social movements, etc. that occur across the Middle East and North Africa. Knowledge of Arabic is preferred but not required.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Curate and annotate the media roundup based on our standard operating procedures.
2. Perform basic copyediting on all roundup articles.
3. Maintaining a routine monthly schedule for roundup posts.
4. Coordinate with the page editor for strategies and content.

Media Page Media Roundup Coordinator

The Media page is seeking an intern who can help work with the Media team on its weekly media roundup. This roundup focuses on themes materials circulating about the media and reflects a wide variety of opinions and approaches. The intern will be responsible for collecting important news, current events, and incidences that affect the media industry. Knowledge of Arabic is preferred.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Curate and annotate the media roundup based on our standard operating procedures.
2. Perform basic copyediting on all roundup articles.
3. Maintaining a routine monthly schedule for roundup posts.
4. Coordinate with the page editor for strategies and content.

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION PROJECT 

KPP (Knowledge Production Project) Researchers

Interns for the Knowledge Production Project will join one of five databases within the project, each with its own mission and procedure for examining and cataloging the production of knowledge on the Middle East.

Internship responsibilities will differ by database: Peer-Reviewed Articles, Books, Think Tank Reports, Book Reviews, Dissertations, Films, TV Shows, Documentaries, Translated Books, and Websites.

In general, internship responsibilities will include:

1. Researching and cataloging sources of knowledge production (per the databases above.), and evaluating the content and method of production in different realms.
2. Work closely with the coordinator of their respective database to decide upon new paths of research and potential leads for developing the project.
3. Interns will be asked to write a 3-5 page report at the end of their internship that addresses knowledge production on the Middle East and/or Muslim World. Specific writing prompts to be worked out with their supervisor.

STATUS / الوضع

Status Audio Journal Video/Audio Editors

Status Audio-Visual Magazine is seeking interns who have experience editing audio and video to help produce shows, interviews, and events on the website.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Edit audio and video files for ongoing series such as The Nerdiest Show.
2. Edit audio and video files for upcoming magazine releases.
3. Assist the Status team in keeping up a schedule of audio-visual production.

FORUM ON ARAB AND MUSLIM AFFAIRS

Media Studies Researcher

FAMA serves as ASI’s research arm. FAMA currently houses nine projects and four initiatives. The forum is in the process of establishing a Media Studies Project and is in search of a Media Studies Researcher. The researcher should be at least a senior in college, ideally majoring in either Media and Communication or Middle East Studies. Arabic language proficiency is preferred, but not required. 

In general, internship responsibilities will include:

1. Researching the intersection of media studies and Arab / Middle East studies. 
2. Work closely with the Media project director to establish the goals of the project.

Syria Researcher

FAMA serves as ASI’s research arm. FAMA currently houses nine projects and four initiatives. The forum is in the process of establishing a Syria Project and is in search of a Syria Studies Researcher. The researcher should be at least a senior in college, ideally majoring or concentrating in Middle East Studies. Applicants should be familiar with Syrian affairs.  Advanced Arabic language proficiency is required. 

In general, internship responsibilities will include:

1. Researching Syria’s political, economic, social, and military developments.
2. Work closely with the Syria project director to establish the goals of the project.

Critical Security Studies Researcher

FAMA serves as ASI’s research arm. FAMA currently houses nine projects and four initiatives. The forum is in the process of establishing a Critical Security Studies Project and is in search of a CSS Researcher. The researcher should be at least a senior in college, ideally majoring or concentrating in Middle East or Security Studies. Applicants should be familiar with or have previous experience in the field of CSS. 

In general, internship responsibilities will include:

1. Researching developments in the field of critical security studies, especially as it intersects with Middle East studies.
2. Work closely with the CSS project director to establish the goals of the project.

MIDDLE EAST STUDIES PEDAGOGY INITIATIVE 

MESPI (Middle East Studies Pedagogy Initiative) Films and Documentaries Researchers

The Middle East Studies Pedagogy Initiative (MESPI) is a project of FAMA, ASI's research arm. MESPI is a curated interactive platform for Middle East Studies resources specifically tailored to the needs of teachers, researchers, and students.

Internship responsibilities will include:

1. Mining and cataloging films and documentaries about the Middle East 
2. Analyzing samples of data and identifying trends in knowledge production around a specific country or topic

For further information on any aspect of internships at ASI, email us at info@ArabStudiesInstitute.org