We are looking for a Digital Content & Social Media Intern to fill a paid 10-week summer internship. The intern will be essential in helping maintain and elevate our digital and social media content. The intern can be an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate (between 2024 and 2025). This position is home-based in the United States and will provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academics and real-world work. We offer an orientation, professional networking opportunities, and real-world work experience.

The Digital Content & Social Media Intern will support the North America Marketing team in New York by developing high‑quality digital content and strengthening our social media presence. This role will help maintain content production, elevate our digital storytelling efforts, and coordinate with our editorial team to develop social media content calendars.

The Intern will collaborate closely with the New York Digital Strategist and New York Head of Storytelling. They will also have the opportunity to work with our key spokespeople, and scientists to produce visual assets. The Intern will report to the Digital Strategist.

As the Digital Content & Social Media Intern, you will:

• Develop and maintain social media content calendars, planning 3–6 months of content and producing corresponding visual assets.

• Create digital content, including graphics, short videos, and other visual materials to support platform‑specific posts.

• Support community management by monitoring engagement, responding to comments, and maintaining consistent brand voice across all platforms.

• Collaborate with internal partners—including the Digital Strategist, Head of Storytelling, and subject matter experts—to plan, draft, and produce content aligned with the editorial calendar.

• Research and develop expert‑led video concepts, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, and coordinating with scientists and spokespeople.

• Edit and assemble video content for digital use, ensuring clarity, accessibility, and alignment with key messages.

• Analyze social media performance, create a comprehensive performance report, and offer strategic recommendations for future content and channel optimization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate/ or graduate program of communications, marketing, or related field, or a recent graduate with a degree in one of these or a related field.

• Knowledge of/interest in content creation

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience in research, writing, and editing

• Close attention to detail

• Access to a reliable internet connection

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Coursework and/or exposure related to communications/marketing

• Self-starter, taking initiative, and demonstrating confidence to ask questions and seek input

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, with the ability to construct and produce reports

• Experience creating content calendars, writing social media posts, and producing digital visual assets.

• Basic graphic design and video editing skills, with experience in tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut, or similar

• Interest in social media metrics, analytics tools, and performance reporting.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

This is a full-time, home-based, temporary internship position with a 10-week term from June 1 to August 7, 2026.

The pay for a candidate selected for this position is $17.00 /hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.