Forest Communications Undergraduate Intern

WWF

Mar 11, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Starts on Jun 16
Off-cycle Internship
Marketing
Washington, DC

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in journalism or communications. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong research skills
Strong organizational/analytical skills
Motivated self-starter able to take on projects and run with them
Ability to prioritize deadlines
Attention to detail
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values:
COURAGE – We demonstrate courage through our actions, we work for change where it’s needed, and we inspire people and institutions to tackle the greatest threats to nature and the future of the planet, which is our home.
INTEGRITY – We live the principles we call on others to meet. We act with integrity, accountability and transparency, and we rely on facts and science to guide us and to ensure that we learn and evolve.
RESPECT – We honor the voices and knowledge of people and communities that we serve, and we work to secure their rights to a sustainable future.
COLLABORATION – We deliver impact at the scale of the challenges we face through the power of collective action and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Writing and editing skills
Journalism, public relations/communications, or conservation experience a plus
Learning Outcomes:
Insight into nonprofit strategic communications practices
Understanding of critical issues impacting forests
Experience writing, editing, and developing internal and external communications materials, including web stories, blogs, key messaging, newsletter content, and more
Experience translating scientific material into engaging and accessible content
Fact-checking skills
Social media experience

Responsibilities

The Forest team at WWF-US seeks an intern to help develop and write stories and to identify opportunities for social media engagement. In addition, this person will support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging. This position will support the Forest team’s communications efforts with internal and external audiences and help implement defined strategies and projects. This position will report to the Senior Communications Specialist, Forests.
Develop and write forest-focused stories and other communications materials, such as web content, blogs, team newsletters, and bios.
Collaborate with WWF’s Marketing and Communications team to publish and promote content.
Help identify opportunities for social media promotion to highlight programmatic achievements, breaking forest-related news, recognition days, advocacy efforts, etc.
Draft social media posts for promoting and supporting projects.
Track key engagement metrics.
Support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging.
Help verify forest-related facts.

WWF

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Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1961

Founded Year

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