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Resources for the Future · 4 hours ago

Editorial Internship

Washington, DC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.50/hr - $20/hr

Resources for the Future (RFF) is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC, focused on improving environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions. They are seeking a creative and detail-oriented editorial intern to support their communications team, particularly for their podcast, blog, and magazine.

ConsultingEnergyEnergy ManagementEnvironmental ConsultingGovernmentNatural ResourcesNon ProfitProfessional ServicesRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Promotion assistance for the Resources Radio podcast

Translating technical information into accessible and compelling editorial content

Proofing content, pitching article ideas, and writing for our On the Issues biweekly newsletter and potentially for the Common Resources blog

Resources.org website updates, maintenance, and photo selection

Tracking data and metrics for editorial products to gauge the success of communications initiatives and contribute to data-driven decisions

Other duties will be assigned as necessary and may depend on an individual’s specific skill set and interests

Qualification

EconomicsEnvironmental policyJournalismAdobe Creative CloudProject managementIndependent workerCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Relevant academic, research, and/or professional experience in one or more of the following: economics, environmental policy, journalism, writing, communications, environmental science, political science, or related topics

Interest in economics and/or energy and environment issues and policy

Independent worker, comfortable with taking initiative and asking for help alike

Strong organizational and project management skills. Experience using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365, Google Drive, Asana, and similar project management tools would be beneficial in this role

Excellent communication skills and a desire to work as part of a collaborative team

Preferred

Interest and skills with Adobe Creative Cloud software, graphic design, photography, illustration, or podcast production software will be a plus

Company

Resources for the Future

RFF improves environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

Founded in 1952

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.rff.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$3.52M

2020-01-01Grant· $1M

2017-01-01Grant· $1.35M

2011-01-01Grant· $1.17M

Leadership Team

Richard Newell

President and CEO

Asia Woods

Executive Assistant to President & CEO

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