Science Communications, Social Media Intern

Role Overview

• Draft posts, captions, and visual concepts for TNC science platforms on LinkedIn and Bluesky.
• Edit and produce short videos for Bluesky (mainly scientist interviews).
• Translate scientific findings into clear, engaging, audience-friendly content.
• Increase engagement through creative, high-impact video storytelling.
• Strengthen TNC Science’s digital presence and make our scientific work more accessible and inspiring.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, graduate program, or a recent graduate (within six months) of advertising, communications (science, technical, or other related specialties), journalism, marketing, environmental science, digital media, or a related field.
• Experience using MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Understanding of social media platforms and content creation, including familiarity with posting, scheduling, and platform norms on LinkedIn and Bluesky.
• Comfortable creating content in Canva and Adobe Premiere Pro (or other comparable video editing software).
• Experience creating digital content, such as social posts, short-form videos, graphics, or written communication for public audiences.

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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