Communications Intern, The Access Initiative

Location: US-DC-Washington

Type: Intern

Program: Institutions & Governance Program (IGP)

World Resources Institute (WRI), an action oriented global organization most recently voted as #1 environment & natural resource think tank in the world is consistently recommended by staff as one of the "most desired organizations to work for". WRI has over 30 years of experience focusing on the intersection of the environment and socio-economic development. WRI goes beyond research to put ideas into action – our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protects Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI has been growing the past five years and now has offices in Washington D.C., India, and China and a presence in Brazil, Indonesia as well as a dozen other countries around the world. WRI staff not only have a deep understanding of the issues, but also an understanding of the political and cultural contexts that shape how decisions are made and how to engage effectively in the countries in which we work and partner. Our staff represents over 40 nationalities. Apply for this job online

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Overview

WRI is looking for a highly motivated and independent person to play a significant role in communication for the Access team.  Main communication efforts will be working with The Access Initiative (http://www.accessinitiative.org), a global network that promotes access to information, participation, and justice in environmental decision-making. The successful applicant will help foster the online community by working with international partners to encourage participation and write news stories for the interactive website. Additionally, the candidate will identify opportunities to increase brand recognition and implement outreach to other stakeholders working on similar issues.

Responsibilities

Communications responsibilities will include: Online      communications and social media: (30%) Write and edit brief summaries of      related news, publications, partner success stories for the Access      Initiative website and blog.  Moderate blog and discussion groups for      posts needing immediate comments and deleting spam.  Work with WRI central communications      staff to profile TAI and cross post TAI stories on WRI website.  Help establish social media following      and for access issues. This will be done in collaboration with staff in      both the Intuitions and Governance and External Relations Programs. Events      and conferences: (10%) Assist with conference planning and      coordination. Conduct research on upcoming events, update events calendars      and inform staff of key events. Working      with partners: (10%) Assist partners with questions about the website, suggestions for      stories, and collecting photos and post them to TAI flickr account, etc. Research and writing: (30%) Research partners outcomes and      activities to put in a newsletter. Write, design and produce newsletters      and other information memos. Outreach:      (20%) Research      outreach opportunities and develop relationships with other networks and NGOs      working on access issues (specifically around Principle 10) to raise the      profile of the TAI network amongst key audiences.

Qualifications

Student pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, International Development or related field. Post graduate student welcome. Knowledge and experience in online communications essential. Journalism experience preferred. Specifically, we are looking for: Excellent writing and editing skills. Demonstrated experience writing for online      forums. Ability to quickly adapt stories as they relate      to current events. Some knowledge of international development and      environmental issues. Interest in role of online communications in      international networks, policy forums. Advanced      skills with the Adobe Suite of graphic design tools; Broad      familiarity with the function, use, and management of online software      tools such as wikis, project management software, photo libraries (such as      Flickr); Strong      computer skills - (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc); Detail-oriented,      highly organized, and ability to work both in a team and independently; Ability      to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary setting; Hours: Flexible Status: Travel Stipend Duration: At least 3 months,  preferably for Summer and Fall 2013