The Atlantic Council is now accepting applications for the GeoEconomics Center Fall 2026 Young Global Professionals Program, a paid internship opportunity for students and recent graduates interested in economics, finance, public policy, international affairs, and global development.
Key Details
- Program: GeoEconomics Center Fall 2026 Young Global Professionals Program
- Organization: GeoEconomics Center
- Location: Washington, DC, USA
- Work Requirement: Minimum 4 days per week in-office (32 hours weekly)
- Compensation: $18.50 per hour
- Eligibility: College sophomores, graduate students, and recent graduates
- Fields: Economics, finance, public policy, international affairs, and related disciplines
- Application Deadline: June 5, 2026
- Apply Here: Atlantic Council Young Global Professionals Program
About the Internship
Hosted by the GeoEconomics Center, this internship gives young professionals the opportunity to work at the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy while supporting research, events, publications, and digital communications.
Interns will gain hands-on experience in:
- Data visualization and infographic design
- Economic and policy research
- Event planning and coordination
- Social media management
- Publication and editorial support
- International economic policy analysis
Description
At the intersection of economics, finance, and foreign policy, the GeoEconomics Center (GeoEcon Center) is a translation hub with the goal of helping shape a better global economic future. Our interns are an integral part of the GeoEconomics Center and actively engage with events, publications, development, and programming strategy. This position will expose successful candidates to all elements of data visualization, event planning, research preparation and publication, and day-to-day administrative tasks including co-management of the program’s social media accounts. In coordination with the Center’s staff, the interns will help design infographics using data visualization and use research skills to contribute to the Center’s newsletters.
The successful candidate will have a passion for the GeoEcon the work, an entrepreneurial ethos, and a collegial spirit. They will value effective communication and a work culture of continual learning. They will be deadline-oriented and demonstrate a strong interest in economics and international affairs through education and/or experience.
This internship is based in our Washington, DC headquarters, requiring a minimum of 4 days (32 hours) per week in the office. Interns will be paid at a rate of $18.50 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Assist with logistical and administrative duties necessary for GeoEcon Center programming;
- Assist in the daily production of social media posts across multiple platforms;
- Assist in the creation of GeoEcon Center data visualizations;
- Assist in the publication and maintenance of GeoEcon Center’s online products;
- Assist with the editing and preparation of research briefs and other publications;
- Collaborate on event planning and organization and assist with day-of-event management;
- Conduct ad hoc research tasks to support the activities of the GeoEcon Center, including memos/briefings on current events, key stakeholders, and emerging issues;
- Draft events preparation material, speakers’ briefs, and background information;
- Draft correspondence and take notes at Council roundtables and strategy sessions for program archives;
- Track and/or manage GeoEcon Center media mentions, program metrics, and contact lists.
Qualifications
Essential
- At least a college sophomore in good standing, a graduate student, or a recent graduate student in international economics, finance, public policy, or a relevant discipline;
- Strong analytical, planning, time management, and organizational skills;
- Strong writing and research skills or demonstrated aptitude;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to identify and work through challenges using sound judgment;
- Interest in topics relevant to the GeoEcon Center’s work, e.g., geoeconomics, international trade, fiscal & monetary policy, digital currencies & payment systems, future of the global economic architecture;
- Eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Highly desired
- Professional experience in a team environment, working across a range of stakeholders and levels of seniority;
- Experience with collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data using Excel, a statistical software package, or programming language;
- Experience with data visualization and/or graphic design tools;
- Experience with social media management and content production, particularly in professional environments;
- Experience in event planning and production, particularly in professional environments;
- Experience with data platforms such as Macrobond, Bloomberg, or national statistical services.
In lieu of a cover letter, please prepare a single document responding to each of the following questions. Upload this document where prompted to upload your cover letter.
- Describe an economic or financial topic you have been following closely. What drew you to it, and what should policymakers or world leaders be paying attention to about it? (Up to 200 words)
- Describe a time you encountered data that was incomplete, inconsistent, or difficult to work with. How did you handle it and what was the outcome? (Up to 200 words)
- The GeoEconomics Center produces both in-depth research and social media content for a general audience. When distilling complex economic analysis into a short post or infographic, what do you prioritize keeping and what are you willing to sacrifice? (Up to 200 words)
Applications close Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 pm ET (4:59 am GMT) and require a resume and cover letter. Due to the large volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
