Narrative Intelligence is the skill of understanding how information shapes what people think, decide, and do. In a world where stories spread instantly across social media, news, and AI-generated content, organizations need technologies—and people who understand how to use them—to spot emerging trends, detect influence campaigns, and make sense of fast-moving information.

This field sits at the intersection of communication, data, and critical thinking. An internship in Narrative Intelligence gives students a front-row seat to how real-world narratives form and spread, and teaches them how to analyze, interpret, and communicate insights in a way that prepares them for careers in government, business, media, and any field that depends on understanding how information moves.

Interns are trained on EdgeTheory's Narrative Analytics systems and the research methods that support their use by government, corporate, and non-profit clients. All interns learn to:

The Lab's Technical Innovation component provides advanced projects for computer science students with hands-on work across four dimensions:

Interns across disciplines learn how to research, curate, and analyze digital narratives that drive global conversations. Assignments include:

For students interested in writing, marketing, or communications, the internship offers opportunities to publish narrative-driven reports. Projects may include:

EdgeTheory staff hold regular meetings with interns to explain assignments, provide supplemental training, and answer questions. In addition:

✓  Interns receive one-on-one mentoring and feedback on their projects.
✓  Collaborative sessions allow students to share insights and learn from peers nationwide.
✓  Opportunity to lead projects of a gradually increasing level of complexity and responsibility.

This structure ensures students leave with not just skills, but also relationships and guidance to carry into their careers.