About Flexport:
We believe trade can move the human race forward. That's why it's our mission to make global trade easy for everyone. Flexport is building the platform for global logistics, empowering buyers, sellers and their logistics partners with the technology and services to grow and innovate. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $10B of merchandise across 112 countries every year.
Flexport Research
Logistics has been described as "a backstage pass to the world economy." As the technology platform for global logistics, Flexport has a unique vantage point on global trade and supply chains. Flexport Research offers novel insights and analysis incorporating Flexport and third-party data, promoting Flexport as a cutting edge technology company.
Qualitative analysis and visibility
This division of Flexport Research works with our team of economists and statisticians to develop, present and publish research for both external and internal audiences. We also write regular commentary covering topics related to trade and the global economy, more broadly. The successful candidate will be involved in expanding our coverage to key countries and regions throughout the world.
Description
As an editorial intern, you will report to the senior editor, who is based in Flexport's headquarters in San Francisco. You will also work with other economists and interns on the Flexport Research team as and when the need arises. The role will be focused primarily on our public-facing research, such as the Weekly Economic Report, weekly Commentary pieces and our monthly proprietary data releases, although there may be instances when you are asked to contribute to work for an internal audience.
Specific duties include:
The position can be remote as long as the candidate is located within the US, with a preference for in-person hybrid within the San Francisco, CA office. This is a three month intern full-time position.
Background and skills
The ideal candidate will be a staff writer or editor on their college newspaper and have taken basic economic courses, with intermediate levels preferred. We are willing to consider candidates with different backgrounds, however.
In addition, we are looking for proficiency in:
The US base salary range for this full-time position: (exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits.)
Minimum 5 years experience in business development for high-tech R&D. Experience leading business development of microwave products for radar, EW and digital
Completing Child Abuse and Neglect Assessments. Provide crisis intervention as needed to maintain family stability.
1-2 years of restaurant management experience. A wide variety of discounts on technology, travel, food and fuel. High school diploma or GED.
B.S./B.A. degree in an engineering-based discipline or 10+ years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience Seven (7) years
Paid sick and vacation time. Company paid basic life insurance and Employee Assistance Plan. Supplemental life, disability, accident, critical illness, hospital