Are you passionate about using your creative talents to support policy influence and professional education on social, political or economic aspects of cyber and critical technologies, especially artificial intelligence? Are you keen to create a unified portfolio to help establish a rising non-profit and its associated business group? Are you looking for avenues into the work force? Join the Social Cyber Institute as a volunteer and benefit from mentored learning in this field over 12 weeks, or longer if that suits.
Sample outputs would include: 3–5 short-form videos, social media content calendar, website refresh, simple motion graphics, and press releases. You will work several Directors of the Institute but mainly Professor Greg Austin who has worked in global NGO roles in Belgium, the UK, Singapore and Australia.
The Volunteer role
Full-time, duration: 3 months minimum preferred (or flexible by agreement). We help you develop a high profile multimedia communications portfolio as a tangible output of your internship.
We will sign an agreement with you laying out our commitments to you and documenting our mutual understanding of the role.
You will apply your talents to lead or support our multi-media communications efforts. You will support online workshops, briefings, and collaborative projects with international experts.
The opportunity is for remote work. If you are Canberra-based, you will have some hybrid options in Canberra at our office on the edge of the ANU precinct.
Who We're Looking For
Current undergraduate/graduate students or recent graduates in advanced multi-media work (website, vide editing, short form products on social media). We can also work with self-taught candidates.
You will need excellent multimedia skills; and a demonstrated commitment to public-interest technology, social impact, or policy reform.
What You Gain
* A clear commitment by us to a visible portfolio by you as a tangible and durable product of your commitment
* Hands‐on experience at the intersection of tech and policy
* Professional references and mentorship
* Opportunities for networking
* Contribute to building an important emerging non‐profit.
The post is a volunteer unremunerated one. We commit to supporting your professional development and public recognition for your contributions. We have experience supervising volunteer and interns in a variety of settings overseas and in Australia.
Apply
Use the automatic \"Apply\" function in LinkedIn, but you may need to send us additional information as mentioned in reponse to your expression of interest through the Apply function in LinkedIn. If not salreadincluded in your application, please email your CV under the subject heading \"Multimedia Volunteer\" to Greg Austin (), outlining your availability to start between on or around 1 April 2026. Please also include 3–5 links to samples of your multimedia work, and a 150‐word note on why you would be excited to work with us on cyber, tech, AI and social impact. We can also hold cvs for nominated dates later in the year.
Company Description
The Social Cyber Institute (SCI) is a forward-thinking non-profit think tank dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology, society, and cybersecurity. Through innovative research, SCI provides insights into new approaches to social organization within the realm of cybersecurity. The institute aims to equip business and government leaders with the knowledge needed to address complex digital challenges. Based in the Greater Canberra Area, SCI fosters collaboration and thought leadership to reshape how cybersecurity is integrated into social and organizational frameworks. Our website is here: https://www.socialcyber.co/social-cyber-institute
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