Science Communications Undergraduate Intern

WWF

Mar 11, 2024

Applications are closed

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

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s program. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 17, 2024).
Excellent written communication skills with experience writing for online channels
Demonstrable experience drafting and scheduling content for social media, particularly for LinkedIn
Strong attention to detail, ability to keep on task and organized a must
Flexibility, adaptability, and a cool head under pressure
Curiosity and interest in science and conservation preferred
Ability to work independently, as well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
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:
Experience in design and an aptitude for video editing desirable
Familiarity with peer-reviewed science literature desirable
Experience with Canva desirable

Responsibilities

Supporting agenda development, speaker research, and planning of the annual Lovejoy Science for Nature Symposium
Supporting content development for various science-focused social media platforms, with a particular focus on LinkedIn
Supporting the communications planning for the launch of one of WWF’s key publications
Researching target audiences, key topics for engagement, and timely science articles for science communications channels
Tracking upcoming opportunities for internal and external communications
Providing general design support to help create visual or video assets
Performing other duties as assigned
This position sits within WWF’s Global Science Team and works directly with the Science Communications Team, which is composed of science and media communicators. This internship is an excellent opportunity to interact with leading scientists, learn about WWF’s work, and play a key role in elevating WWF’s science communications.

WWF

Creating a world where people live in harmony with nature. Together, anything is possible.

Non-profit

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1961

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Nature is our life-support system. That’s why WWF – an independent conservation organization active in nearly 100 countries – is tackling the deepening crisis of nature loss caused by human activities. Our ambition is to set nature on the path to recovery in the coming decade for the benefit of people and wildlife. Working with many others, we must protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable. ============ General information Thank you for joining the WWF LinkedIn community. Please read these guidelines designed to keep our members safe online. WWF is responsible for protecting and maintaining the integrity of this community. While we actively encourage this community to get involved by posting to our page and taking part in discussions, we do have some basic rules. WWF will remove content if it: •Is obscene or disrespectful •Is irrelevant to the aims of the WWF community •Is irrelevant to the original post •Is judged to be spam •Is abusive or threatening to the WWF community or individuals within it •Distributes false and/or misleading information •Advertises or promotes products and/or services •Repeats previous posts.