BR-2608 BRIDGE Forest Communications Undergraduate Intern

World Wildlife Fund • Washington, DC

23h • $21 - $21 • Hybrid

About The Position

WWF seeks a BRIDGE Forest Communications Undergraduate Intern.
This position will help advance the Forest team’s major initiatives and the organization’s forest conservation goals and contribute to the overall success of the team’s programmatic communications.

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s program in journalism or communications. 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 1, 2026).
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.
• Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
• Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
• Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
• Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong organizational/analytical skills.
• Motivated self-starter able to take projects and run with them.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Subject expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred, but not required:
• Writing and editing skills
• Journalism, public relations/communications, or conservation experience a plus

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging.
• Help verify forest-related facts.

Benefits

• WWF interns will be offered a set of professional development opportunities, aimed at increasing their exposure to conservation and sustainability careers. This includes:
• Development discussions with their manager;
• Up to two online courses through Cornell University’s eCornell program;
• Speed mentoring with different WWF teams;
• Opportunity to present their work to intern peers and WWF staff;
• Session on resume and interviewing best practices.
• Interns will also have access to an array of networking opportunities. This includes meetings with WWF’s staff and leadership team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree