Job Description

Communications and Development Intern

Carnegie India


Carnegie India offers three- to twelve-month internships to support the center's scholars and programs. Interns are an integral part of Carnegie's growing global network.


Interns are provided a stipend. Carnegie India is not able to provide information on possible external sources of funding or provide assistance for visa-related matters. Applicants are advised to check with their academic institutions for information about available sources of internship funding.

General Requirements


Candidates must:

• Be a recent graduate
• Have an excellent verbal and written command of English

How to Apply


The application process is competitive. Applications will be judged on past academic performance, relevant academic study, and work experience. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to caste, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected group.


Housing, costs of living, travel costs, and medical insurance connected with the internship program must be borne by interns or by other institutions or organizations. Interns are responsible for arranging their own travel to New Delhi and accommodation.

For consideration, applicants must send

• A one-page cover letter clearly stating the desired position, as well as relevant experience and skills. The cover letter must indicate the period of availability.
• A one-page resume.
• A writing sample of no longer than 800 words.

Communications and Development Intern

Carnegie India is seeking communications and development interns, with a background in mass communication, journalism, public relations, English, or a related field to work for a period of three to six months starting 1 August, 2024.

• The interns will work closely with the communications team to update the Carnegie India website, assist in coordinating events across programs, creating social media marketing collaterals, assist in the execution of multimedia content including Carnegie India's podcast, Interpreting India.
• Assist the development team with proposal writing, database management, tracking various impact indicators and key metrics for Carnegie India.
• The intern will also be responsible for supporting Carnegie India's communication team in organizing events including Carnegie India's flagship summit, Global Technology Summit.
• The intern may be assigned administrative, editorial, research, coordination, writing or organizational tasks to provide overall support to the Carnegie India's Communications team.

Ideal Candidates must have:

• Excellent writing skills
• Strong computer skills, with knowledge of HTML and Content Management System (CMS)
• Strong graphic designing skills and experience working with Canva
• A strong aptitude for social media and familiarity with social media platforms
• Possess the flexibility and enthusiasm to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• A creative mindset for developing engaging content and innovative communication strategies
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate with various teams
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team to solve problems and complete tasks in a diligent manner


This is a full-time role and the selected candidates will be required to attend the office of Carnegie India in New Delhi.


Only shortlisted candidates will be approached via the contact details provided in the application.