About the role
Wadhwani AI Global builds AI solutions for social impact globally. We're looking for a curious, organized intern with a development sector lens to support our communications, events and research work: shaping stories, turning research into insights, and keeping events running smoothly behind the scenes.
What you'll doCommunications and content
Brainstorm content ideas and campaign angles for social media, newsletters, blogs and web
Draft and edit posts, event copy, short write-ups, and speaker or partner briefs
Shoot and edit video content, including reels, event highlights, interviews and behind-the-scenes clips
Help with content calendars
Research and insights
Research development sector trends, policy conversations, and the AI-for-impact landscape across India and Africa
Turn research into clear insights that feed content ideas, talking points, event themes and speaker briefs
Track relevant reports, conferences and global moments the team can engage with
Events
Support planning and execution of events, including side events, panels and convenings
Coordinate with internal teams, speakers, partners and vendors on logistics and timelines
Prepare event materials: agendas, invite lists, run-of-show documents and briefing notes
Provide on-ground support, plus post-event follow-ups, recaps and content
A student or recent graduate from a humanities or social sciences background (e.g., development studies, sociology, political science, economics, history, English, public policy)
Knowledgeable about the development sector, through coursework, fieldwork, internships, or work with NGOs or think tanks
Interested in research and good at turning findings into sharp, usable insights
A clear, confident writer in English
Full of ideas, and comfortable sharing them in a brainstorm
Detail-oriented and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Curious about how technology and AI can drive social impact
Comfortable shooting and editing short-form video (phone or camera; tools like CapCut, Premiere Pro or similar)
Bonus: familiarity with Canva, basic design tools, or social media analytics
A paid internship with a monthly stipend of [₹X]
Hands-on experience across communications, events and research at an AI-for-impact organization working in India and Africa
Exposure to how AI solutions are built and deployed in public health, education and agriculture, and to the partners, governments and communities involved
Opportunities to support global convenings and events, and to engage with leaders across the development and tech ecosystem
Mentorship from the communications team, and ownership of research and content projects you can add to your portfolio
A chance to see your research shape real outputs, from content and campaigns to event themes and talking points
A certificate of completion and letter of recommendation
