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Communications + Journalism Fellowship

The Global Situation Room
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Communications + Journalism Fellowship

Job Summary

The Communications + Journalism Fellowship is a 3–6 month position for recent graduates or early-career professionals to gain hands-on experience in strategic communications, learn the agency perspective, and make meaningful contributions to Global Situation Room (GSR), Situation Room Studios (SRS), and our clients. Fellows work closely with experienced communications professionals to support public affairs and communications engagements through research, analysis, writing, media strategy, and account support.

The Fellowship also includes a podcast journalism component, offering opportunities through Situation Room Studios (SRS) to work on podcasts covering topics from international affairs to pharma to emerging tech. Fellows collaborate with former Bloomberg and NPR producers and experienced journalists to develop engaging, informative, newsworthy, audience-ready content that advances client and firm thought leadership.

Fellows receive mentorship and direct client exposure, are evaluated throughout the term, and strong performers may be considered for conversion to a full-time role at the conclusion of the Fellowship.

Core Responsibilities

Public Affairs / Strategic Communications Support

  • Provide day-to-day client account support, including research, analysis, and contributions to strategy and messaging materials.
  • Support earned media strategy and execution: build media lists, draft pitches, track outreach, prepare media engagement materials, and compile results reports.
  • Compile daily/weekly media monitoring reports with clear summaries and insights.
  • Conduct industry, news/media, and competitor research to inform recommendations and deliverables.
  • Assist in the organization and coordination of events for clients and GSR, as well as drafting content to support the social media team.

Podcast / Journalism Support

  • Draft in-depth research briefs, episode outlines, and interview prep materials—accurately and on deadline.
  • Support pre-interviews and guest/segment preparation; provide constructive feedback post-interview when needed.
  • Write scripts, show descriptions, and promotional copy for episodes and related content.
  • Support guest and topic ideation, outreach, scheduling, and coordination with hosts and stakeholders.
  • Create compelling social content to amplify episodes and studio work.
  • Assist with planning and execution of podcast-related events as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to self-motivate in a collaborative environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in podcasts and/or media; comfort working on fast-moving news and communications tasks.
  • Experience producing digital/audio content; familiarity with tools like Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro, and Canva (or similar).
  • Able to multi-task and approach assignments independently.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (or current progress toward one) in journalism, communications, public relations, political science, international/government affairs, or a related field.
  • Prior experience developing research and/or communications materials preferred.
  • Media pitching and/or agency experience preferred.

 

Additional Information

  • This is a paid Fellowship. Fees commensurate with experience. 
  • Fellows are not eligible for company benefits during the fellowship term.
  • Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, with three days per week in the office.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to careers@globalsitroom.com 

About Global Situation Room

The Global Situation Room®, Inc. (GSR) is an elite, full-service public relations firm offering clients sophisticated solutions for their most complex communications challenges. Our areas of expertise include counter-crisis management, thought leadership, and global engagement campaigns. We ensure clients are able to not only survive, but to thrive amidst the regularity of today’s risks, drive the debate on key issues, and effectively engage both globally, and at a grass-roots level. GSR has prominently placed clients on every major national and international media outlet, helped them navigate through their most complex crises, and gained strong, sustainable support for their brand with key strategic and targeted audiences.

Situation Room Studios (SRS), the podcasting division of GSR, utilizes access to a high-powered network of leading journalists, government officials, and celebrities to elevate conversations that are important to our clients. We book top guests that attract large audiences. Led by the former head of radio politics programs at Bloomberg, our team shapes these conversations into national network-quality shows like the top-charting global affairs podcast, including One Decision and The Next Innovation.

We do more than just create news-quality content. Our team ensures it also makes news. By fully integrating the earned media experts at our renowned consulting firm Global Situation Room into the process, clients’ content connects with key reporters and often generates headlines, from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal, the BBC to POLITICO. Together, our sophisticated consulting services and podcasts provide clients with unrivaled opportunities to elevate and advance critical conversations in the most influential circles around the world.