Intern/Graduate Fellow, Trade & Northeast Asia

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

This position supports McLarty Associates’ Trade practice – a team focused on strategic advisory services aimed towards industrial policy, tech, and global trade interests – and Northeast Asia practice focusing on Japan and Korea. We are seeking a bright, resourceful individual for an entry-level, paid, internship/graduate fellowship. We are seeking an individual who can work part-time (30 hours/week) starting early May. This position is based in Washington, DC and interns/graduate fellows will be expected to work in person at least three days a week.

As an intern/graduate fellow, you will work on a variety of projects with different engagement teams. The program aims to give you exposure to the breadth of our services and client work. You will work closely with our professionals – Associate through Director – and gain first-hand experience in consulting. Your assignments may involve work in news tracking, political analysis, memo writing, and/or note-taking at client meetings.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• monitoring news outlets for relevant trade developments;
• preparing presentations and other client deliverables;
• compiling biographies, preparing presentations and client deliverables;
• conducting research and analysis of economic, political, trade, technology, public policy, international, financial, and business issues;
• assisting firm-wide communications;
• attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients;
• assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support;
• other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidates for this position possess a broad understanding of international politics, economics, trade, technology, government relations, business, and entrepreneurship. Applicants should also have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in Japan. Full fluency in Japanese is highly preferred (reading, writing, speaking). Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. Experience or interest in trade policy and Korea is a plus. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

We are seeking individuals who are:

• exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;
• inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;
• attentive to details;
• able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• able to manage and adapt to changing priorities, to remain poised under pressure, and to juggle multiple projects at a time;
• able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, mature judgment, and confidentiality;
• skilled communicators;
• strong critical thinkers;
• strong researchers and writers;
• proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and other business applications and media platforms.

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes:

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;
• Resume; and
• Short Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to international politics, political economy, or international business.

Please compile all application materials into one PDF document. We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.