Interns become an integral part of our work, learn about the Middle East, and gain valuable training in editorial production, administration or promotion. Now in its 26th year of publication, Middle East Report has provided critical, independent analysis of the issues and policies shaping the region today. The intern assists the editor in producing Middle East Report. Depending on skills, this may include light research, proofreading, inputting copy, making corrections and formatting articles for typesetting.
Interns also assist in procuring photographs and securing reports and documents.
The intern assists in the development and implementation of outreach and promotion strategies, targeted towards primary and secondary school audiences, new subscribers and donors. Work includes developing plans for promotion of specific issues and the magazine in general, coordinating mailings and mailing lists, writing and problem solving. This is an excellent opportunity to learn outreach and promotion skills and provides hands-on experience in promoting alternative educational materials. The intern assists the executive director, business manager and circulation manager in implementing business and circulation strategies. This includes processing orders for back issues from universities and individuals, maintaining the inventory and library databases, coordinating a sales presence at seminars and conferences and handling informational queries.