You made it to the final round. Congratulations! Your writing sample convinced us, and now it is time to meet the coordinator of our Research & Analysis team. This conversation is less about checking boxes and more about finding out whether we click: which skills and potential you would bring, how motivated you are, and whether this is the team for you. It is also your chance to ask everything you want to know.
What the Team Does
Research & Analysis is the heart of RAIA’s content. Our analysts write the RAIA Daily, HOT or NOT, WAR & PEACE and RAIA Perspectives. Experienced members go on to edit the work of others and to mentor the next generation of analysts.
Do Your Homework
By now you know RAIA well, but the coordinator will expect you to know our content inside out. Before your conversation:
- Read at least five articles from each category on our website, and one of our Climate Leaders profiles.
- Listen to at least three episodes each of RAIAffairs and The Western Bubble.
- Inspect our social media.
What to Prepare
Come with your own view of our work. Which of our articles did you find strongest, and which could have been better? How would you turn a written article into content that reaches more people? Constructive criticism is welcome. It shows us how you would think as an editor.
Expect a quick assessment of current world events, too. This is not a quiz: we are not testing facts but your intuition for international relations. Read the news in the days before, and be ready to say what you think matters and why.
The Conversation
Your coordinator will want to hear about your background and relevant experience, why you want to join the team, and what you hope to learn. Look at the position description again and think about where you are strong and where you want to grow. Then prepare your own questions about the team, its work and what a typical week looks like.
What Happens Next
Once all conversations are done, we make our decision, and you hear from us within one month of applying. If it is a yes: welcome to the team!
Good luck!
Best,
Dario Hasenstab
Managing Director, RAIA
