Who should apply for IIP?

The Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) offers exceptional opportunities for student interns to hone multi-disciplinary skills in public diplomacy, communications and social media. This bureau seeks applicants who are digitally proficient in areas of communications campaigns, website design and analytics. Interns may work on digital platforms and support production of written content, visual media or live online programs.

The bureau invites interns with a regional focus to apply. Many IIP assignments include interacting with Foreign Service Officers abroad in one of six geographic areas that mirror the Department’s regional bureaus.

Creative problem solvers, inquisitive self-starters and constructive collaborators will do well at IIP.

What is IIP?

IIP drives the leading edge of innovation in public diplomacy at the State Department. The bureau supports platforms for conversations with foreign publics on U.S. policy priorities. IIP leverages technology for digital communications products and manages an overseas network of some 700 bricks-and-mortar American Spaces.

The bureau supports creativity and collaboration. IIP core values include focused innovation, experimentation, data-informed decision-making and agile response to developments in the digital communications space.

In addition to the Front Office, the bureau is organized into three main areas of work, Programs, Products and Platforms. Which is right for you?

  • The Front Office: Applicants interested in internal affairs and management of the bureau including organization-wide communications, event planning, policy and governance, strategic planning, employee development and outreach to external communities – including Congress, embassies in Washington, D.C., universities and the technology industry – should apply to work in the Front Office.
  • Programs: Applicants interested in a particular region, social media, communications campaigns or analytics should apply to work in the Programs family in IIP and designate their area of interest.
  • Products: Applicants interested in producing written or video content, translations or coordinating U.S. speakers’ visits abroad should apply to the Products family in IIP.
  • Platforms: Applicants interested in working with American Spaces, producing live interactive programs online, working on websites, graphic design or user experience should apply to the Platforms family within IIP.