What are the responsibilities and job description for the Policy & Communications Fellow position at Cambridge Global Advisors?
Cambridge Global Advisors (CGA) is seeking a Policy & Communications Fellow. Our clients span across industries, including NGOs, the private sector, and government, with a special focus on national security, international relations, and cybersecurity.
The Policy & Communications Fellow will support security-related projects for a variety of our clients. Beyond assisting with day-to-day client activities, the fellow will be responsible for conducting cyber and national security-related research and working with client leads on outreach and engagement, communications support, policy and stakeholder research, database management, writing documents and memos, and more. Fellows may also gain exposure to business development procedures like identifying eligible opportunities and assisting with drafting proposals.
The ideal candidate should have an interest in public affairs and strategic communications as they relate to national security and cybersecurity issues. He/she should possess the following qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in or knowledge of cybersecurity policy, government affairs, and related topics
- Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment
- Pristine attention to detail
- Willingness to take on more than one project at a time
- Openness to working remotely
The fellowship is unpaid and provides academic credit when applicable. The fellowship schedule is flexible, with fellows required to work at least 10 hours per week for approximately 8-10 weeks. Fellows will gain experience in the diverse aspects of a public affairs consulting firm in the national security space, and they will be provided opportunities to engage with and learn from CGA top-level executives. CGA will work with selected fellows to receive course credit offered through their colleges and universities, as applicable.
The anticipated start date is April 2025, but CGA can be flexible, depending on the individual’s prior commitments or needs.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send a copy of their resume and cover letter to cohara@cambridgeglobal.com with “CGA 2025 Fellow” as the subject line. Applications will be reviewed, and offers may be extended, on a rolling basis.