Research Center Internship

Job Description

Education Week, a nonprofit media organization that focuses on and is committed to K-12 education news, is seeking an intern to join our EdWeek Research Center team.

Job Summary

The EdWeek Research Center Intern will work closely with a lively research staff to produce influential publications and web-based content that provide information on efforts to improve teaching and learning. The work is primarily research and analytic in nature, rather than editorial. Tasks may include compiling and analyzing education data from state and federal sources, conducting literature reviews, updating web content, reviewing Research Center products, and other tasks, as assigned.

The EdWeek Research Center Intern must be highly detail-oriented and display an interest in education and public policy. Skills with quantitative research are preferred, and experience with SPSS, Stata, R, or a similar statistical program is required. This paid internship ($15.00 per hour) is currently a hybrid position with a maximum of 29 hours per week, working on-site at least 2 days per week with a virtual working experience the remainder of the week.

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze education data

Use Excel and SPSS to assist with data analyses

Analyze results from surveys of educators

Proofread research reports, surveys, and articles for data-driven journalism

Qualifications and Skills

Working knowledge of Excel

Ability to multi-task on a variety of assignments

Strong analytical skills for reviewing education data and policies

Attention to detail for managing data and contact information in spreadsheets

Ability to communicate effectively

Familiarity with surveys, and market research

Familiarity with SPSS required

Currently a graduate student in education, public policy, or social sciences

Strong interest in education research required

About Education Week

We are principled. We are welcoming. We are passionate. We are expert.

Editorial Projects in Education, Inc. (EPE), serves the nation’s leading K-12 policymakers, educators, researchers, marketers and other influencers with informed, independent, and highly respected journalism and research, with the goal of improving U.S. K-12 education through its many products and services. Education Week a trusted source of K-12 education news, analysis, and opinion, is a digital-first news operation that is dedicated to raising the level of awareness and understanding among professionals and the public of important issues in American education. A leading authority in an ever-evolving space, we bring over four decades of experience to our journalism and research without bias or agenda. At Education Week, we believe that an equitable—and excellent—education for all students is possible, and we empower the field to make it a reality.

Benefits

Education Week is a vibrant workplace that is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Bethesda, MD. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k), PTO, and tuition assistance, and more. We value innovation, leadership, and forward-thinking, and provide a friendly, intellectual, challenging work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.

EPE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. EdWeek is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.

Education Week will not be able to sponsor applicants for work visas.

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