Digital Communications Intern, Clean Air Catalyst

About the Program:
 

Air pollution is the world’s number one environmental health risk, responsible for to up to 7 million deaths every year. Beyond human health, the impacts of worsening air pollution are also affecting climate change, the water cycle, energy and food production. WRI’s One Atmosphere program is focused on accelerating air quality action through the Clean Air Catalyst, a US Agency for International Development-funded partnership working at the city-level in India, Indonesia and Kenya. Additional projects include CanAIRY Alert, a pollution forecasting tool for cities in low-and middle-income countries and the Southeast Asia Community of Practice for air quality managers.  This internship offers a unique opportunity to immerse a young professional in WRI's vision and culture, collaborating with science and communication experts and leaders in the international Air Quality field to meet the mission and requirements of a high-level donor. 

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington DC Office. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

What you will do:

In this role, you will focus primarily on social media content and strategy, digital engagement, email marketing and data analytics--working across multiple platforms, including Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook – to support communication objectives of the Clean Air Catalyst (cleanaircatalyst.org), CanAIRY Alert (canairyalert.org) and other WRI One Atmosphere projects. In addition, depending on skills and interests, you may be asked to create data visuals, develop presentation decks, write and edit blogs and web content, organize webinars and in-person events, and manage SquareSpace website updates. 

This position will report to Beth Elliott, Communications and Engagement Lead.  

You will be supported by WRI’s Global Air Quality team based in Washington DC, London, Indore, India, Jakarta, Indonesia, Nairobi, Kenya and Mexico City

Internship Learning Outcomes:

Social Media Strategies and Digital Content Production (40%) 

•        generate content ideas and social media strategies to promote WRI and partners’ work on air quality and clean air solutions 

•        write text and create visuals for social media posts and website updates 

Graphic design and video production (25%) 

•        use software systems like Canva and Adobe to create compelling social media graphics, multi-media online content and communications materials  

•        use basic editing programs to edit videos for social media and website, upload to YouTube 

•        Support production and distribution of newsletter  

•        Manage photo database of project videos 

Writing and editing (25%) 

•        research and write clear and compelling project updates, blogs, factsheets and other communications materials 

•        Edit communication materials to ensure adherence to AP Style  

•        Project management  (10%) 

•      Schedule online and social media communications through Emplifi 

•      Manage email and newsletter marketing  

What you will need:

• Undergraduate student or new college graduate (preferably with studies in Communications, Public Relations, and/or other Sustainability-related degrees) 
• Familiarity with air quality, climate, public health and/or international development issues 
• Knowledge of digital media landscape for global environmental organizations and in country-specific contexts such as Kenya, Indonesia and India.   
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner 
• Knowledge of social media platforms and web design 
• Excellent research, writing and verbal skills 
• Experience in graphic design and/or data visualization using design tools like Canva, Flourish, Adobe 
• Highly responsible, self-motivated 
• Ability to shoot, edit and produce social videos a plus 

Compensation

The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students.

Length of Contract:

This is a part-time, 6-months internship with a flexible start and end date.

Location:

•         This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office.

•         You will be required to work in the Washington DC office at least 8 days per month.

•         WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume with a cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

About Us: Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.  
 

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.  

WRI is committed to advancing gender, racial, and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. 

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.