Digital Channels & Innovation Intern

World Vision•Home Working, California, United States, CA

3d•Remote

About The Position

World Vision Internships offer a three-month opportunity for talented students and recent graduates eager to dive into the international relief and development field. We are dedicated to giving you a meaningful learning experience, where you will grow, gain valuable skills, and connect with other passionate professionals who share our mission. Internship Opportunity Support World Vision's Digital Channels team in expanding the organization's digital influence and impact through strategic growth of key channels, optimization of content for emerging search experiences, and development of data-driven insights that help the organization better serve vulnerable children around the world. This internship will provide hands-on experience in digital strategy, social media growth, website optimization, AI-powered content discovery, analytics, and digital innovation within a global humanitarian organization.

Requirements

A strong interest in social impact, international development, and humanitarian work.
Familiarity with social media platforms, websites, digital content, and online audience engagement.
Strong written communication, research, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
Interest in emerging technologies, AI-powered search experiences, and digital innovation.
Enthusiasm for learning about reporting, analytics, performance measurement, and data storytelling.
You have a demonstrated commitment to and alignment with the goals, mission, and vision of World Vision, embodying its values in all aspects of your work.
At least 18 years of age.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (e.g., U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or F-1 student visa holder with valid work authorization) and possess a valid U.S. Social Security Number.
Able to commit to at least 20 hours per week for the entire internship period: 25 January – 23 April, 2027.
Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate or graduate programme (within 2 years).
Adhere to World Vision International’s Christian Statement of Faith.
Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices.

Nice To Haves

Experience using LinkedIn or YouTube for organizational or professional purposes.
Familiarity with Google Analytics or similar reporting platforms.
Experience with Power BI, Looker Studio, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
Basic understanding of search engine optimization principles and best practices.
Interest in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and AI-driven discovery.
Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing workflows.

Responsibilities

Support efforts to position World Vision as a trusted leader in humanitarian response, child well-being, innovation, and advocacy.
Analyze high-performing LinkedIn content from World Vision and peer organizations
Identify opportunities to grow followers, engagement, and share of voice
Develop recommendations for employee advocacy and leadership visibility
Assist with content planning and publishing
Track audience growth and engagement trends
Produce monthly LinkedIn performance reports
Support the expansion of World Vision's YouTube presence as a platform for storytelling, technical expertise, advocacy, and evergreen content.
Conduct audits of existing video content
Research YouTube SEO best practices
Optimize titles, descriptions, tags, playlists, and thumbnails
Identify opportunities for evergreen content and FAQ-based videos
Analyze audience retention and viewing trends
Recommend strategies to increase subscribers and watch time
Support World Vision's efforts to prepare content for the growing influence of AI-driven search and answer engines.
Audit priority content on wvi.org
Identify opportunities to improve content structure and clarity
Recommend enhancements for answer engine optimization (AEO)
Explore generative engine optimization (GEO) techniques
Analyze how World Vision content appears in AI search experiences
Develop recommendations for future editorial standards
Support the creation of automated reporting that helps leadership understand the impact of World Vision's digital channels.
Consolidate performance data from website and social channels
Build and maintain automated dashboards
Identify trends and opportunities across platforms
Produce visual reports for leadership audiences
Assist in measuring brand awareness, engagement, and influence indicators
Use digital intelligence tools to help identify opportunities for engagement and thought leadership.
Monitor conversations related to humanitarian issues and child well-being
Identify emerging platforms, tools, and content formats
Support monthly trend reporting
Surface opportunities to engage around global moments and campaigns