Social Cyber Institute: Multi-media talent for a Volunteer Internship (Full-Time)
Are you passionate about using your creative talents to support think-tank work on social, political or economic aspects of cyber and critical technologies, especially artificial intelligence. Are you keen to create a unified portfolio to help establish this rising non-profit. Are you looking for avenues into the work force? Join the Social Cyber Institute as a volunteer or intern and benefit from mentored learning in this field over 12 weeks. We are based in Canberra but are open to remote options. Our work is oriented toward countries of the Indian Ocean and Western Pacific, including Southeast Asia and Australia, so we welcome expressions of interest from that extended region.
About Us: The Social Cyber Institute is a mission-driven research organization focused on advancing innovative and inclusive cyber policy solutions. Multi-media communications are an essential part of our vision. Visit our website for information on our work. Recent activities include an Australia India project on joint technology impact assessment for peace and stability and the development of a Table Top exercise for officials of a regional country facing an extreme cyber crisis. All of our staff, directors and Fellows are volunteers.
The Internship:
- Full-time, duration: 3 months minimum preferred (or flexible by agreement)
- We help you develop a high profile multimedia communications portfolio as a tangible output of your internship
- You will apply your talents to lead or support our multi-media communications efforts
- Support workshops, briefings, and collaborative projects with international experts
- Remote or hybrid options; you'll receive mentoring from a world-leading researcher.
What You Gain:
- A clear commitment by us to a visible portfolio by you as a tangible and durable product of your commitment
- Hands-on experience at the intersection of tech and policy
- Professional references and mentorship
- Opportunities for networking
- Contribute to building an important emerging non-profit.
We can accept students who wish to undertake the internship as part of an accredited program at a tertiary institution but the minimum time commitment per week we are looking at is four days per week full-time.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Current undergraduate/graduate students or recent graduates in advanced multi-media work (website, vide editing, short form products on social media)
- Excellent multimedia skills
- Demonstrated commitment to public-interest technology, social impact, or policy reform
Apply: Email your CV under the subject heading “Internship” to Greg Austin, outlining your availability in the immediate future. We can also hold cvs for nominated 2026 start dates.
