This fellowship offers a valuable hands-on experience for early to mid career policy-oriented professionals. Successful candidates will be embedded in Congressional offices to assist members and staff with press and social media operations over the duration of one year. Candidates must possess strong digital skills, video editing proficiency, writing and organizational abilities, a strong knowledge of the US legislative process and major policy issues, and a sense of humor.
Qualifications: We are looking for applicants with skills in digital communications, a general understanding of domestic and international policy issues as well as an interest in economic justice. Candidates should have:
A passion for digital/social media
A bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong writing and communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of social media platforms and major news media outlets
Strong familiarity with video editing, e.g., for YouTube and Instagram
Experience with Adobe Premiere or other video editing platforms is preferred
Ability to design graphics
A solid understanding of the legislative process
Some experience either in the US Congress or state legislatures, campaigns, or in government is preferred
An additional plus: experience running a political social media account
Duration of fellowship: Dec. 16, 2024 through Dec. 12, 2025
Compensation & Benefits: The fellowship is a full-time, 12-month program that comes with a stipend of $70,000 and three weeks of paid vacation. Up to $332.91 per month is available for health insurance plan costs. Fellows must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area within the first month of the fellowship.
Application Deadline: Friday Dec. 6, 2024 (at 11:59PM, Eastern time) In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have seven calendar days remaining to apply.
Search committees usually make a decision within three weeks of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email cepr@cepr.net, the contact for the Congressional Fellowship Search Committee. Absolutely no calls or faxes.
CEPR is a think tank based in Washington, DC that conducts research and public education on economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. It was co-founded in 1999 by economists Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot and its Advisory Board includes Nobel Laureate economists Robert Solow and Joseph Stiglitz; Janet Gornick, Professor at the CUNY Graduate School and Director of the Luxembourg Income Study; and Richard Freeman, Professor of Economics at Harvard University.
CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.