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

Below are the specific positions available 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. 

Priority deadline: September 10, 2026. We will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis afterwards until positions are filled.

Please inquire at info@ArabStudiesInstitute.org about our “Internship for College Credit Program.” We strongly encourage previous applicants to reapply! 

ARAB STUDIES INSTITUTE:

The Arab Studies Institute is seeking interns for various positions, particularly those skilled in social media management, video editing (for YouTube Shorts), and Palestine research. 

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Communications Team/Manager  


ASI is seeking a Communications Manager to organize and lead communication efforts across the Institute’s five branches. Applicants should be familiar with promotional software such as MailChimp, as well as the most relevant social media platforms. Creativity and leadership skills are highly valued. This position has the possibility of a stipend depending upon qualifications.

Position responsibilities will include: 

  1. Creating weekly campaigns to promote various ASI projects 
  2. Coordinate with ASI Social Media Manager to develop and schedule social media campaigns 
  3. Communicating important Institute news and updates to team members
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Social Media Team/Manager 


ASI is seeking a Social Media Manager to streamline social media across the Institute’s five branches. Applicants should be familiar with all social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), various social media assisting platforms (LinkTree, Buffer) as well as design software (Canva and Photoshop). Candidates should value creativity, and initiative. This position has the possibility of a stipend depending upon qualifications. 

Position responsibilities will include: 

  1. Designing graphics for all new projects and publications 
  2. Promoting said projects and publications via graphics and other innovative means on ASI official social media accounts 
  3. Collaborating with the ASI Broadcast Team to promote live-streaming content
  4. Collaborating with the ASI Broadcast Team to update our database of broadcast guests current with appropriate social media handles and information 
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Video/Audio Editors


ASI is seeking interns who have experience editing audio and video to help produce shows, interviews, and events produced by ASI. Applicants must have a working proficiency in Final Cut Pro. 

Internship responsibilities will include:

  1. Edit audio and video files for special events and ongoing series affiliated with any of ASI’s five branches.
  2. Assist the ASI Broadcast Team in keeping up a schedule of audio-visual production.
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Assistant Managing Editors


ASI is seeking an assistant managing editor for our publications. We are seeking a candidate who has experience with the publishing process and working with a team remotely. Applicants must have working proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.

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.
  5. Mining and cataloging peer-reviewed articles on or about the Middle East
  6. Analyzing samples of data and identifying trends in knowledge production around a specific country or topic 
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Media roundup editors will be responsible for managing, scheduling, and augmenting the material for either a weekly or monthly roundup for a particular page, in coordination with the page editors. Positions are available for Jadaliyya’s Maghreb Page, Palestine Page, Environment Page, Arabian Peninsula, and Turkey Page. Jadaliyya is seeking applicants who can speak English, Arabic, French, or Turkish.

KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION PROJECT: 

The Knowledge Production Project (KPP) is a dynamic, open-access archive, search tool, and data visualization platform, which aims to gather and make available for analysis all knowledge produced on the Middle East in English since 1979 in nine databases.

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Database Researchers


The Knowledge Production Project is seeking research assistants to work on the following databases: Peer-Reviewed Articles, Translated Books, Films, and Think Tanks. Experience with data entry is preferred, but not required for this position. 

Responsibilities for this position will include:

  1. Research and catalog knowledge production related to the Middle East for assigned KPP databases. 
  2. Enter, review, and maintain database records, ensuring information is accurate, complete, properly sourced, and consistent with KPP guidelines. 
  3. Work closely with the database coordinator to coordinate research activities, discuss progress, and improve database workflows. 

Benefit to the Student Intern


Of foremost concern to ASI is the benefits the student will receive while completing this program, and we expect that each student intern will have the opportunity to achieve the following benefits in addition to working toward academic credit: 

  • Career-related experience
  • Practical knowledge of the field
  • Opportunity to explore career avenues
  • Valuable experience for CVs/resumes
  • Increased practice-based self-confidence
  • Training that enhances conventional classroom learning methods
  • Letters of recommendation from supervisor(s) and co-workers