Extremism Intern

• Remote, Hybrid
• • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
• ISD UK

Job description

ISD is a think and do tank that works globally to safeguard public safety, national security, human rights and democracy in the digital age. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin, Paris and Washington DC.

Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

Our benefits 

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.

• Generous annual leave policies.

• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.

• Additional paid time off for development.

• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.

• Company pension.

• Annual personal development budget.

• Remote working budget.

• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.

• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary

London Living Wage - £14.80 per hour.

Location 

You may work from our UK office in London, or in a hybrid or remote arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type 

6-month fixed term contract.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Job requirements

Role Purpose 

The Intern will support ISD's established UK extremism team, providing research, policy analysis, and programming support across our extremism portfolio. They will be incorporated into a diverse range of projects, supporting the team in conducting background research, drafting reports, and providing logistical support to the delivery of programmes and events. The intern will likely be involved in supporting research, analysis, and programming on topics including:

• Evolving extremism threats

• Online radicalisation

• Terrorism and extremism policy

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

• Background research and drafting materials (40%)

• Assist in drafting concept papers, background materials for research and project materials.

• Assist in relevant research activities, including coding of online text content or analysis of online datasets where deemed appropriate.

• Where feasible, contribute to translating documents from local languages to English.

• Logistical support (30%)

• Assist ISD staff in organising events such as workshops, roundtables and meetings.

• Draft concept notes, agendas and invitation letters for meetings, roundtables and events.

• Assist in logistical support for programmes and events.

• Maintain up-to-date information on relevant databases.

• General administrative and project management support to the team.

• Project and partner management (30%)

• Support in scheduling partner meetings, drafting notes and follow-up tasks.

• Draft narrative project reports for internal or external requirements.

• Support teams in monitoring and evaluating impact of projects.

The ideal candidate 

Interns at ISD play an important role in the organisation and support teams in several ways, from working on large organisation-wide projects, to various ad hoc tasks which will build out your wider experience and exposure.

Please review our  job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by 17th December 2025 . ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the stated deadline. Applications may be submitted in English.
 

If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.

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Counter-hate Intern

• Remote, Hybrid
• • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
• ISD UK

Job description

ISD is a think and do tank that works globally to safeguard public safety, national security, human rights and democracy in the digital age. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin, Paris and Washington DC.

Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

Our benefits 

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.

• Generous annual leave policies.

• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.

• Additional paid time off for development.

• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.

• Company pension.

• Annual personal development budget.

• Remote working budget.

• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.

• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary

London Living Wage - £14.80 per hour.

Location 

You may work from our UK office in London, or in a hybrid or remote arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type 

6-month fixed term contract.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Job requirements

Role Purpose 

The Intern will support ISD's established UK hate team, providing research and programming support across our hate portfolio. They will be incorporated into a diverse range of projects, supporting the team with qualitative and qualitative analysis of online hate and project delivery of programming designed to counter hate. This is a great chance to get hands-on experience with policy and research projects working to counter hate targeting communities in the UK and globally.

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

• Digital Analysis (40%)

• Interpreting social media discourse and online media sources relating to misogyny, antisemitism and hate, using the range of digital analysis tools available to ISD researchers.

• Provide analysis of misogyny, antisemitism and hate incidents, including assessments of their source, techniques and potential impact.

• Background research and drafting materials (30%)

• Assist in drafting concept papers, background materials for research and project materials related to misogyny, antisemitism and hate.

• Contribute to drafting internal communications materials such as board papers.

• Development Support (20%)

• Supporting the ISD team with development and scoping of new research projects related to misogyny, antisemitism and hate.

• Review and summarise existing research and policy debates around misogyny, antisemitism and hate.

• Event Support (10%)

• Assist ISD staff in organising events such as workshops, roundtables and meetings.

• Draft concept notes, agendas and invitation letters for meetings, roundtables and events.

• Assist in logistical support for internal and external programmes and events.

• General administrative and management support to the team.

The ideal candidate 

Interns at ISD play an important role in the organisation and support teams in several ways, from working on large organisation-wide projects, to various ad hoc tasks which will build out your wider experience and exposure.

Please review our  job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by 17th December 2025 . ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the stated deadline. Applications may be submitted in English.
 

If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.

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Digital Policy Intern

• Remote, Hybrid
• • London, Greater London, United Kingdom
• ISD UK

Job description

ISD is a think and do tank that works globally to safeguard public safety, national security, human rights and democracy in the digital age. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin, Paris and Washington DC.

Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

Our benefits 

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.

• Generous annual leave policies.

• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.

• Additional paid time off for development.

• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.

• Annual personal development budget.

• Remote working budget.

• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.

• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary

London Living Wage - £14.80 per hour.

Location 

You may work from our UK office in London, or in a hybrid or remote arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type 

6-month fixed term contract.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Job requirements

Role Purpose 

The Digital Policy Intern would work closely with the Digital Policy team across London, Berlin and Washington DC to support ISD’s work on digital legislation, regulation and platform accountability across Europe and North America. They will assist the team in tracking legislative, regulatory and policy developments, support events and engagements with ISD’s extensive Digital Policy Lab (DPL) network, help research and produce written outputs, and contribute to expanding ISD’s work into new areas (e.g. AI policy).  

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

• Research & Policy Monitoring (30%)

• Tracking relevant legislative and regulatory developments in various priority jurisdictions (e.g. EU, UK, US Federal & State levels, Canada, Australia & New Zealand) and selected other contexts in the Global South.

• Conduct ad-hoc background research on private sector tech company policies and developments to support ISD’s Leadership, Comms, and Senior Management teams.

• Digital Policy Written Outputs (20%)

• Supporting the Digital Policy team in drafting responses to government and/or regulator public consultations, preparing DPL Policy Digests and Explainers, and conducting background research for other digital policy written outputs as required.

• Digital Policy Network Engagement & Events (30%)

• Supporting the team in delivering DPL online sessions and events, including researching potential speakers (government, academia, civil society), producing attendance lists, note-taking during sessions and drafting summary notes.

• Maintaining and updating ISD’s digital policy contacts and mailing lists.

• Conducting background research prior to engagement calls with DPL members.

• Maintaining internal shared calendar of digital policy events and legislative processes and joining selected external events.

• Internal Communication & Development (20%)

• Helping to consolidate and organise existing ISD digital policy-related outputs and materials across different areas of ISD’s work (i.e., terrorism, extremism, hate, dis/misinformation).

• Supporting internal communications and information sharing on digital policy.

• Supporting the identification and scoping of potential funding opportunities.

The ideal candidate 

Interns at ISD play an important role in the organisation and support teams in several ways, from working on large organisation-wide projects, to various ad hoc tasks which will build out your wider experience and exposure.

Please review our  job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by 17th December 2025. ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the stated deadline. Applications may be submitted in English.
 

If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.

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Project Associate (Education Content Focus)

• On-site
• • Berlin, Berlin, Germany
• €49,535.1 - €51,356.03 per year
• ISD Germany

Job description

ISD is a global think and do tank dedicated to safeguarding democracy and human rights, and delivering solutions to weaponised hate, polarisation, disinformation and extremism around the world. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin and Washington DC.

 Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

 Our benefits 

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.

• Generous annual leave policies.

• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement.

• Additional paid time off for development.

• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave.

• Company pension.

• Annual personal development budget.

• Remote working budget.

• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content.

• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary 
Up to € 51,356.03 annual salary (100%). The actual salary will be adjusted proportionally based on working hours.

Location 

You may work from our German office in Berlin, or in a hybrid arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in Germany. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type 

Limited Fixed-Term until December 2026 – with extension subject to funding.

This position is subject to funding and may be offered on a part-time basis between 50% (20 hours per week) and 80% (32 hours per week), depending on funding availability.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Job requirements

Role Purpose 

We are looking for a Project Associate to join our team and support the assistance and delivery of innovative civic education and capacity-building programmes aimed at strengthening democratic resilience and combating online hate and disinformation. This role focuses on project coordination, programme delivery support and content preparation. The post holder will contribute to the implementation and further development of ISD’s action programming, particularly the Pan-European Coalition to Counter Online-Antisemitism. We are looking for a motivated team member with strong organisational skills who can coordinate project workflows, manage internal and external stakeholders, and support the logistical and administrative aspects of programme delivery. The role may also involve assisting in workshops or training sessions, as well as preparing materials and supporting content development for our education programmes.

Subject-matter expertise in antisemitism, hate speech, disinformation or digital extremism is highly desirable, as the position involves supporting content creation and implementation on these topics, as well as contributing to outreach, communication and coordination tasks.

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

Programme & Event Support

• Assist with the organisation and smooth delivery of training sessions, workshops, and online events for professionals, civil society organisations, and stakeholders within the Pan-European Coalition to Counter Online Antisemitism (CCOA).

• Help prepare event materials, manage attendance lists, and support facilitators and participants with queries before, during, and after sessions.

• Act as a supportive point of contact for participants and external contributors, ensuring clear and timely communication.

• Provide basic administrative support to help ensure community guidelines are upheld during CCOA activities, escalating any issues when necessary.

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the team, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, maintaining shared files, and assisting with day-to-day project operations.

• Assist with logistical arrangements for workshops, meetings, and events, ensuring venues, materials, and technical requirements are organised in advance.

• Support with maintaining project records, tracking actions, and ensuring information is accurately updated and easily accessible.

Content & Materials Support

• Assist in updating and formatting training materials, presentations, and other resources, ensuring documents are organised and easy to use.

• Help gather feedback after events and support the team in making straightforward updates to resources where required.

• Provide administrative assistance in preparing simple guides, handouts, or reference materials under the direction of senior team members.

Programme Support & Stakeholder Assistance

• Support with arranging regular programme check-ins, internal meetings, and member activities, including scheduling, sending invitations, and tracking follow-up actions.

• Assist in setting up meetings with external partners and speakers, ensuring logistical arrangements are confirmed and records are kept up to date.

• Take notes and produce minutes for internal and external meetings, ensuring clear documentation of key points and actions.

• Support the maintenance of stakeholder and member contact lists, keeping details accurate and well organised.

• Assist in outreach tasks such as sending invitations, preparing briefing notes, and coordinating communications with speakers or contributors.

Communications & CCOA Hub Support

• Provide administrative assistance to the implementation of the CCOA communications plan in coordination with ISD’s communications team.

• Assist in maintaining the CCOA Hub by uploading content, monitoring engagement, and supporting routine community management tasks.

Evaluation & General Project Support

• Assist in collecting and organising participant feedback following sessions and events.

• Support the team in identifying simple trends from feedback to inform ongoing improvements.

• Help manage administrative processes related to microgrant proposals and training multiplier applications, ensuring records are complete and deadlines are monitored.

Knowledge Sharing Support

• Help the team track relevant reports, publications, and updates relating to antisemitism, online harms, and digital safety.

• Share relevant materials with colleagues and assist with organising resources to support team learning and project development.

The ideal candidate 

We seek a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with strong written and verbal communication skills in English and a demonstrated interest in social issues such as online safety, hate speech, and digital harms. The ideal candidate will have a university degree or equivalent experience in administration or project support, and confidence using digital tools for communication and collaboration.

They should bring experience in administrative tasks, event coordination (online and in person), and stakeholder support, including scheduling, logistics, and record-keeping. Strong time management, the ability to prioritise, and a proactive, flexible approach are essential.

Desirable qualities include familiarity with online harms and digital safety, experience in NGOs or civil society projects, and exposure to communications or online community engagement. An interest in countering antisemitism and willingness to learn will be considered an asset. Integrity, discretion, and a collaborative mindset are key.

The specific skills and competencies required for this job can be found in the detailed job description here.

Please review our job description for essential criteria, and keep in mind that no candidate will meet every requirement in the advert. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, but you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by 12.12.2025. ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and make appointments prior to the stated deadline.

If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.

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Internship (Pflichtpraktikum)

• On-site, Hybrid
• • Berlin / Remote within Germany, Berlin, Germany
• €900 per month
• ISD Germany

Job description

About ISD

ISD is a fiercely independent ‘think and do tank’ dedicated to safeguarding individual rights, democratic process, national security and public safety against the rising tide of authoritarianism and extremism globally.

For 20 years, ISD has been at the forefront of analysing, exposing and combatting all forms of terrorism, extremism, foreign interference, digital manipulation and authoritarianism, helping equip institutions, individuals, communities and the private sector with the tools, policies and skills to achieve impact at scale. We have innovated and scaled sector leading policy and operational programs–on and offline–to push back the forces threatening democratic processes and cohesion around the world today.

We partner with governments, cities, businesses and communities to turn cutting-edge data and insight into action; trialing and delivering evidence-based solutions across society; and empowering those that can impact positive change at scale. Our research also shapes and informs our education and civic action programmes as well as the training and policy support we provide to central and local governments, frontline practitioners, companies and international organisations.

Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact.

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

Working Hours and Compensation

Interns can work between 35 and 40 hours per week, and we are open to flexible working arrangements.

We offer an expense allowance of €900 per month and are looking for interns to start immediately.

Location

Germany. You can work from our Berlin office, from home, or in a hybrid arrangement that suits you. Please note that you must attend essential team meetings in the office.

Contract type 

Internship Contract (Pflichtpraktkum).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Job requirements

Role Purporse

During your internship at ISD, you will work across ISD’s three core workstreams - the “Three A’s”:

1) Analysis – Research and Analysis:

Collecting data and using online analysis tools on relevant topics and platforms to support ISD’s research. Analyses are published in various formats.

2) Advisory – Policy Work:

Based on our analyses, we develop recommendations for governments, agencies, international organisations, and civil society and share them with relevant stakeholders.

3) Action – Education and Training:

Through diverse formats, we teach how to address digital challenges, especially hate speech, disinformation, and conspiracy narratives. In addition to training, we create guides and resources for participants and multipliers.

Possible Tasks During the Internship

• Administrative support in coordinating projects and teams, including organizing meetings and taking minutes.

• Researching background information on current developments and legislation in our fields, especially platform regulation at national and EU levels.

• Contributing to analyses and research in various projects and teams.

• Editorial work.

• Developing training materials and supporting event formats.

• Preparing meetings and events.

• Organisational and administrative tasks to support leadership.

• And more.

General Requirements for the Internship

• You must be enrolled at a university during the internship. It should count as a mandatory internship (Pflichtpraktikum)

• You should be available for at least three months, preferably six months

• ISD is a global organisation, so you should be able to speak and write in both German and English

How to Apply

Please submit your application in English or German by 14.12.2025, including your CV and a one-page cover letter outlining your experience and motivation. Indicate the period you are available for the internship. ISD reserves the right to conduct interviews and hire candidates before the deadline.

If you have any further questions about this vacancy or want to speak to a member of our recruitment team, please contact vacancies@isdglobal.org.

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Werkstudent*in Digital Policy (Focus DSA)

• On-site, Hybrid
• • Berlin, Berlin, Germany
• €15 per hour
• ISD Germany

Job description

Das ISD ist ein globaler Think-and-Do-Tank, der sich dem Schutz von Demokratie und Menschenrechten widmet und Lösungen gegen instrumentalisierten Hass, Polarisierung, Desinformation und Extremismus weltweit entwickelt. Das ISD verbindet Forschung und Analyse mit Regierungsberatung sowie der Konzeption und Durchführung internationaler Trainings-, Bildungs- und Kommunikationsprogramme, um evidenzbasierte Antworten auf diese Herausforderungen umzusetzen. Die ISD-Teams sind in London, Amman, Berlin und Washington, DC angesiedelt.

Warum für das ISD arbeiten?

Das ISD ist kein gewöhnlicher Think Tank. Wir verwandeln Forschung in Maßnahmen, die die Welt verändern. Unsere Erkenntnisse verstauben nicht in Schubladen, sie stärken den Kampf für Demokratie und Menschenrechte an vorderster Front. Wir setzen uns dafür ein, echten Wandel zu bewirken, vom lokalen bis zum globalen Niveau. Wir suchen engagierte Menschen, die unsere Leidenschaft teilen, einen Unterschied zu machen. Werde Teil einer Organisation, die wirkliche Wirkung erzielt.

Die Leitprinzipien des ISD – Integrität, Zusammenarbeit, Flexibilität und Courage – prägen, wer wir als Team und Organisation sind. Diese Prinzipien spiegeln unsere Kultur wider und leiten unser Handeln und unsere Entscheidungen.

 Unsere Benefits

• Flexibles Arbeiten mit Home-Office nach Prinzipien von Vertrauen, Kommunikation und Flexibilität.

• Großzügige Urlaubsregelungen.

• 1 zusätzliche Woche bezahlter Urlaub über Weihnachten, zusätzlich zum regulären Urlaubsanspruch.

• Home-Office-Zuschuss

Gehalt

€15 pro Stunde

Arbeitsort

Der Arbeitsort kann unser Büro in Berlin sein oder in einer hybriden Arbeitsform nach Absprache. Die Bewerber*innen müssen über eine Arbeitsberechtigung für Deutschland verfügen. Eine Visa-Sponsoring-Möglichkeit besteht für diese Stelle nicht.

Vertragsart

Befristet auf 12 Monate; Teilzeit 20 Stunden pro Woche

Gleichberechtigung, Vielfalt und Inklusion

ISD verpflichtet sich zur Förderung von Diversität in der gesamten Belegschaft und strebt ein Team an, das die Gesellschaft in all ihren Facetten widerspiegelt. Wir setzen alles daran, dass unser Arbeitsplatz, unsere Personalpolitik und unsere Organisationskultur ein inklusives, positives und fortschrittliches Umfeld schaffen, in dem alle Teammitglieder mit Würde und Respekt behandelt werden. Für weitere Informationen zu dieser Richtlinie oder unseren Rekrutierungspraktiken kontaktieren Sie bitte vacancies@isdglobal.org.

Wir begrüßen besonders Bewerbungen von People of Color, Personen der LGBTQ+-Community, Menschen mit Behinderungen, neurodivergente Personen, Pflegepersonen und Menschen aus unterschiedlichen sozioökonomischen Hintergründen.

Job requirements

Deine Aufgabe:

Wir suchen ab sofort eine*n engagierte*n Digital Policy Werkstudent*in , der*die unser Digital Policy Team in London und Berlin unterstützt. In dieser Rolle arbeitest du eng mit dem Team zusammen, um unsere Arbeit zu digitaler Gesetzgebung, Regulierung und Plattformverantwortung in der EU voranzubringen.

Zu deinen Aufgaben gehören: Beobachtung und Analyse gesetzgeberischer, regulatorischer und politischer Entwicklungen im digitalen Bereich; Unterstützung bei Veranstaltungen und Formaten des ISD Digital Policy Lab; Recherche und Erstellung schriftlicher Inhalte; Mitwirkung an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Arbeit in neuen Themenfeldern (z. B. KI-Politik)

Voraussetzungen: Für eine Tätigkeit als Werkstudent*in ist es notwendig, dass du aktuell an einer Hochschule eingeschrieben bist und eine gültige Immatrikulationsbescheinigung vorlegen kannst.

Verantwortlichkeiten

• Unterstützung bei Forschungsprojekten zum Digital Services Act (DSA) (30%)

• Unterstützung bei wöchentlichem Reporting zu und täglichem Monitoring von verschiedenen Plattformen.

• Sicherstellung von Genauigkeit und Konsistenz in Berichten und Tracking-Prozessen.

• Mitarbeit an unterschiedlichen Forschungsschwerpunkten zu zentralen Online-Risiken bei stetiger Anpassung an sich verändernde Prioritäten.

• Aufbau und Pflege einer Wissensdatenbank mit relevanten Forschungsarbeiten zu Online-Risiken und Plattform-Maßnahmen.

• Klare Kommunikation und Koordination mit Teammitgliedern.

2. Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Analysen und schriftlichen Outputs (30%)

• Mitarbeit bei der Erstellung von Analysen, Policy-Digests, Stellungnahmen zu öffentlichen Konsultationen sowie Hintergrundrecherchen für digitale Policy-Inhalte.

• Unterstützung bei der Auswertung von Feedback und bei der Aufbereitung zentraler Erkenntnisse zur Ableitung von Policy-Positionen und Empfehlungen.

3. Administrative Unterstützung (40%)

• Verwaltung von Projektdokumenten, Terminplanung und Meeting-Logistik.

• Pflege strukturierter Dateien und Berichte zur Sicherstellung von Zugänglichkeit und Compliance.

• Verwaltung von Kontakten, Mailinglisten und gemeinsamen Kalendern; Teilnahme an ausgewählten externen Veranstaltungen.

• Unterstützung bei interner Kommunikation, Koordination und Informationsaustausch.

Dein Profil

• Du bist in einem relevanten Hochschulstudium eingeschrieben (z. B. Sozialwissenschaften, Politische Ökonomie).

• Du hast starkes Interesse an digitaler Politik und Regulierung (Themen: Extremismus, Hass, Demokratie, Menschenrechte, Des-/Misinformation, KI).

• Du hast sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift.

• Du bist sicher im Umgang mit Microsoft Office.

• Du bist organisiert, flexibel und kannst mehrere Aufgaben gleichzeitig managen.

• Du kommunizierst klar und arbeitest sowohl eigenständig als auch im Team effektiv.

So bewirbst Du Dich

Bitte reiche Deine Bewerbung bis zum 14.12.2025 ein. ISD behält sich das Recht vor, Vorstellungsgespräche zu führen und die Stelle vor Ablauf der Frist zu besetzen. Bewerbungen können auf Deutsch oder Englisch eingereicht werden. Gib bitte Dein Sprachniveau in der jeweils anderen Sprache an (Deutsch, wenn Du Dich auf Englisch bewirbst, oder Englisch, wenn Du Dich auf Deutsch bewirbst). Bitte nenne außerdem dein frühestes Startdatum.

Bei Fragen zur Stelle oder zur Bewerbung schreibe bitte an vacancies@isdglobal.org.

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