Responsibilities

• Brainstorm ideas for, write, and revise 3-4 original stories for publication on the Woodwell Climate website and/or Magazine (use of generative AI not permited
• Interview and interact with scientists to gain a better understanding of the scientific process
• Collaborate with other team members to develop graphics and/or multimedia to support storytelling
• Work with social media specialist to craft multi-channel social posts to promote stories and center activity
• Join all core communications team meetings to immerse yourself in the operations of a non-profit communications department
• Network with professionals in field of interest, including mentors, managers and other interns
• Develop and enhance skill sets within chosen scientific and/or operational programs
• Participation and learning of the Center’s scientific interdisciplinaries and operational programs such as staff meetings, employee engagement activities

Requirements

• Enrolled in or graduated from an associates, undergraduate, or graduate program taking relevant coursework within outlined disciplines or recent graduates in liberal arts, communications, journalism or science writing or equivalent work experience
• If remote or hybrid, must have reliable internet/wifi access and the ability to work within standard East Coast working hours
• Willingness to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional setting
• Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Open to receive guidance from experienced professionals and learn new techniques and tools
• Self-motivated with strong writing, analytical, and communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Experience with journalistic writing (ex. school or professional newspaper, coursework, blog etc.)
• Experience with video editing or graphic design for social media or an enthusiasm to learn these skills
• Familiarity with the basics of climate scienceStrong sense for story and narrativeInterest in multifaceted science communication
• Provide 2 writing samples of articles published online for a school or professional newspaper, magazine, blog, or other non-fiction/journalism outlet. If you have an example that demonstrates your skill in multimedia or short-format social storytelling, you are encouraged to submit that as one of your samples. Submit either as links in your cover letter or as a single, combined PDF
• If remote or hybrid, must have reliable internet/wifi access and the ability to work within standard East Coast working hours