WWF Overview
For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, WWF works in more than 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field – with one million members in the United States and five million supporters globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.
At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.
Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values: Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.
BRIDGE is WWF’s summer internship program. Launched in 2021, it is a paid internship opportunity aimed at a pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students who could bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental sector. In particular, WWF aims to employ interns who have not previously had a breadth of professional experience and have not previously considered conservation as a career pathway.
Position Summary
The Climate Communications Intern will support our team with research and strategic content development for our social media channels and thematic storytelling efforts. They will plan and draft engaging social media and blog content that highlights key climate initiatives and aligns with organizational goals—working with managers to develop the delivery strategy and monitor performance. While some tasks may relate to events in which members of the climate team are participating, the internship may involve collaborating on event management and gaining experience with internal communications. This position includes exposure to the broader WWF Communications and Marketing Team, Climate Team, and other Goal Teams to ensure consistent and impactful messaging. This role offers valuable experience in social media strategy, thematic storytelling, and cross-team collaboration.
Internship Description:
Conduct research to support the social media strategy to amplify WWF’s climate initiatives and storytelling throughout the year. Draft blog content focused on key climate narratives and key organizational initiatives. Assist with preparation for major climate-focused events, possibly including Climate Week NYC and Aspen Ideas. Collaborate with Climate Communications and Marketing staff to ensure alignment and integration of social media strategies across WWF’s platforms and programs. Contribute to the design and implementation of social media monitoring and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and inform future efforts. Assist with other tasks as needed to support smooth execution of storytelling and social media efforts, including occasional work related to Climate Week programming.
Minimum Requirements:
Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in environmental science, environmental studies, and/or communications and marketing. Those studying outside these areas are still highly encouraged to apply. Must be an actively enrolled student and not received degree at time of internship start date (June 16, 2025). Knowledge of environmental and climate change issues. Strong interest and proficiency in social media, with the ability to create engaging posts across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn and Instagram. Interest in developing writing skills for creating long-form