You will be part of the EMI research team and assist in the creation of tables and figures for EMI’s annual report. In addition to gaining familiarity with widely used databases, including S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg Terminal, LSEG Refinitiv, Moody’s Orbis, and others, you will build skills in understanding key trends and policy issues in emerging market countries, as well as hone in business writing. The position of research intern is a great learning opportunity for undergraduates interested in bridging the gap between economic theory and its applications, and for students interested in finance and the markets, at large.

Overview

• Compile statistics through S&P Capital IQ, Bloomberg Terminal (in person only), FT FDI Markets, World Bank, IMF and other databases for analysis in the EMI annual report.
• Summarize important economic policies and trends in emerging market economies.
• Work on miscellaneous business style writing projects, with potential for publication on the EMI website and Cornell Business News.
• Strengthen your communication and presentation skills via weekly team meetings.
• Complete/update/compile information for emerging multinationals case studies.

Expectations

• Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Attend and present work at weekly meetings.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and workshops.
• Provide insight to improve EMI’s report and research posts on our social media platforms.

As EMI is looking to build a more cohesive brand and wider social media presence, interns will work in small team settings to increase outreach within the Cornell community and beyond, and will help maintain our social media platforms by designing posts and brainstorming new series to feature on our pages. Moreover, interns will help write blogs covering events and conferences the institute partakes in, as well as edit videos and interviews for our YouTube account. This will provide a great opportunity for students who are interested in marketing and are looking to be part of EMI’s growth as we move into the next decade.

Position Overview

• Develop strategy to maximize outreach within the Cornell community and beyond.
• Maintain social media platforms by designing and publishing new posts via Canva, and brainstorming/implementing new series ideas.
• Edit videos and interviews to be featured on social media platforms.
• Compose blog posts covering events/conferences the institute partakes in, to be featured on the EMI website.
• Update the EMI and conference websites.
• Follow up on the case and pitch competition marketing/logistics.
• Assist with the organization of the EMI conference.

Expectations

• Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Attend and present work at weekly meetings.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and workshops.
• Provide insight to build upon and improve EMI’s research and outreach programs.
• Contribute to EMI’s goal of creating a more cohesive brand and wider presence on Cornell’s campus and beyond.
• Design EMI’s annual “Year-in-Review,” a pamphlet for faculty and board members.