McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful individual for a paid, internship/graduate fellowship in the Washington, DC area to support our Middle East and North Africa practice. This position will also lend support to our McLarty Media practice. We are seeking an individual who can work full-time (up to 40 hours/week with a hybrid schedule) during the spring semester.

Internship/graduate fellowship responsibilities generally include:

• Conducting extensive research of public policy, international, and business issues; 
• Writing memos, compiling biographies, preparing presentations; 
• Monitoring regional news outlets; 
• 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; and
• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking individuals who are: 

• Accomplished researchers;
• Excellent writers;
• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;
• Strong critical thinkers;
• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;
• Attentive to detail;
• Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality;
• Able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time; 
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and media platforms.

Ideal candidates for this position possess an understanding of Middle East and North Africa trends, politics, and economics and an interest in business and government relations. Applicants should also have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in the MENA region (especially the Gulf region). Proficiency in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking) is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. 
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 MENA, international politics, or political economy.

Please compile all application materials into one PDF document.
 
We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. The ideal candidate should be available to start in January. Applying early is strongly encouraged.

McLarty Associates is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where mutual respect and collaboration are paramount. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.