Intern, Writer and Blogger

Location: US-DC-Washington

Type: Intern

Program: EMBARQ

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

We are seeking a creative professional to assist our Communications and Marketing Manager in generating content for our TheCityFix.com blog and EMBARQ.org news. This internship is ideal for anyone pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, environmental science, English, liberal arts, or related studies. You will get real-world experience in a fast-paced environment. Internships may vary in length depending on your schedule, interest, and abilities.

Responsibilities

70% Write, edit, and publish online 15% Research news stories, blogs, on new initiatives and trends, interact with and assist EMBARQ experts in promoting their work 5% Social media engagement 5% Email marketing 5% Organize content on websites, databases, social media

Qualifications

College student, or recent graduate, pursuing a degree in communications, marketing, public relations, environmental science, English, liberal arts, or related studies. Preference given to candidates with interest in sustainability marketing and communications. Core Competencies Excellent written and verbal communications skills Expert knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint Taste for design, graphic design, and beauty in simplicity Extremely well organized Research ability Preferred skills and experience Experience with Drupal 7 and Wordpress Knowledge of photo cropping/editing software Experience in developing marketing materials, working with videos, podcasting, blogs, web content management, graphics and email systems Basic HTML experience Salary Commensurate with education, experience and position responsibilities. Reports To: This position is based in the Washington, DC office of the EMBARQ Network and reports to EMBARQ’s Communications and Marketing Manager