BRIDGE Forest Communications Undergraduate Intern

WWF Overview

For 60 years, WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive. As one of the world's leading conservation organizations, WWF works in nearly 100 countries, connecting cutting-edge conservation science with the collective power of our partners in the field
-nearly one million supporters in the United States and five million globally, as well as partnerships with communities, companies, and governments.

At WWF, we are working to create an organization where the richness of all our unique views, experiences, and backgrounds combine to create the most sustainable and inclusive conservation outcomes possible, bringing the greatest benefit to the planet and every person who lives on it.

Across the many cultures and individuals that represent WWF, we are unified by one mission, one brand, and one common set of values:
Courage, Respect, Integrity and Collaboration.

BRIDGE is WWF's summer internship program. Launched in 2021, it is a paid internship opportunity aimed at a pool of talented undergraduate and graduate students who could bring fresh thinking and innovation to the environmental sector. In particular, WWF aims to employ interns who have not previously had a breadth of professional experience and have not previously considered conservation as a career pathway.

Position Summary

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.

Internship Description:

The Forest team at WWF-US seeks an intern to help develop and write stories and to identify opportunities for social media engagement. In addition, this person will support program staff presentations, including creating PowerPoint decks and drafting messaging. This position will support the Forest team's communications efforts with internal and external audiences and help implement defined strategies and projects. This position will report to the Senior Communications Specialist, Forests.

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.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Learning Outcomes

• Insight into nonprofit strategic communications practices.

• Understanding of critical issues impacting forests.

• Experience…