Information Professionals Association

IPA is seeking a summer intern to support the organization's communications, outreach, and events. If you're interested please submit a resume and brief statement of interest (no more than one page) to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, April 11, 2025. The internship is open to undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in a field related to cognitive security, communications, and/or public policy. Students from other fields of study will be considered as well. About the Role: IPA is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to assist with a variety of projects that support our mission. This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in nonprofit operations, event coordination, communications, and strategic engagement. The intern will work closely with IPA leadership and volunteers to execute key initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Event Support: Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of IPA events, including webinars, conferences, and chapter gatherings. Content Development: Support blog content creation, research, and editorial tasks. Social Media Management: Help curate, schedule, and post content across IPA’s social media platforms to engage and grow our community. Chapter Coordination: Assist in organizing and supporting regional IPA chapter events and activities. Marketing & Outreach: Contribute to membership recruitment drives and marketing initiatives to expand IPA’s reach. Educational Initiatives: Support the planning and development of certificate programs and educational content. Internship dates; Hourly Rate; Weekly Hours Rate: $22/hr 20-30 hours/wk Dates: Monday 2 June 2025 - Friday 15 Aug 2025 (start and end dates negotiable based on student summer schedule) Needs/Primary Duties Conference event support Community of Interest (COI) event coordination and support Blog content support Social media support Marketing Recruitment membership drive? Certificate/educational planning and support

There was a legal path to closing USAGM. The way the networks were suddenly shuttered reveals bad faith and an amateurish approach to US foreign policy The silence left will be filled by Russia, China, and others who cheer the disappearance of the journalism that exposed their disinformation and political warfare.

Chris Greenway discusses the origins and evolution of BBC Monitoring, a service that gathers news from various sources. BBC Monitoring began in the 1930s as a response to the BBC’s external broadcasts, with the initial focus on Arabic, Spanish, and Portuguese languages. The British government showed interest in monitoring, leading to a partnership with the BBC. By the height of World War II, the service had expanded to a thousand people and developed a relationship with American partners. Chris also discusses the significant role of open-source intelligence (OSINT) as well as products and services offered by BBC Monitoring. https://lnkd.in/gJvpgNQp

During this episode, Janne Riihel?inen discusses the #InformationOperations Course funded by the European Union, which aims to enhance security by educating individuals on their role in providing security. Janne also expressed concern regarding the current cultural and political climate and risks related to uncertainty. https://lnkd.in/gA9dspuW

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During this episode, Libby Lange discusses her recent article: Algorithmic Cognitive Warfare: The Next Frontier in China’s Quest for Global Influence. https://lnkd.in/g4bAwYiR

During this episode, Paul Gr?stad discusses the emerging threat of #cognitivewarfare, emphasizing the importance of information in modern societies and the potential for it to be weaponized. Until recently, Paul led Cognitive Warfare concept development for the #NATO strategic warfare development command, HQ SACT, in Norfolk Virginia. NATO defines cognitive warfare as: the deliberate, synchronized military and non-military activities throughout the continuum of competition designed to shape the information environments and affect audience, attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors to gain, maintain, and protect cognitive superiority. https://lnkd.in/gavQTkX6

During this episode, John Kinder discusses his new book: World War Zoos: Humans and Other Animals in the Deadliest Conflict of the Modern Age. This discussion focused on the historical use of animals in international diplomacy and wartime #propaganda. https://lnkd.in/gBZNAs2B

During this episode, Rand Waltzman returns to the Cognitive Crucible to discuss his famous Disinformation 101 series. https://lnkd.in/eFDX4UMq

During this episode, Kay Magdalena Nissen, APR discusses her Army Command and General Staff College thesis entitled: Second Mover Advantage In The Military Information Environment. This thesis examines second-mover advantage theory within the military information environment. It aims to offer military planners alternative strategies beyond the traditional emphasis on seizing the initiative, proposing a secondary response framework. The research explores how to create a second-mover advantage, focusing on response timing and type through a mixed-methods approach. https://lnkd.in/gSxkpqUb