Social Media Intern

Job Description

About the program:

The Social Media Internship at World Resources Institute (WRI) Europe offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic and impact-driven communications team based in The Hague. WRI Europe is dedicated to advancing sustainable and climate solutions across Europe to create a better future for people, nature, and the planet.

In this role, the intern will focus on video-first storytelling and digital content creation, helping elevate WRI Europe’s message through engaging and strategic social media campaigns. You will support the communications team by editing and producing short-form video content, managing assets, and amplifying our presence across social platforms. You will also help with producing and scheduling social media posts at opportune moments (flagship events, publications, news events). This is your opportunity to develop key digital communication skills.

Internship Highlight:

In this role, you will assist in producing, editing, and publishing video content as well as other social media messages with visuals across WRI Europe’s channels, highlighting stories that drive change and expand our digital reach.

Your internship supervisor will be Angela Bekkers.

In this internship you will:

· Develop professional social media and video production skills, from concept to post-production.

· Play a key role in boosting WRI Europe’s digital visibility with creative, brand-aligned video and multimedia assets.

· Gain hands-on experience with tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, and Asana, and support content planning via editorial calendars.

· Build a portfolio of compelling video content, featuring stories of innovation and climate solutions from across Europe.

What you will do:

Content Creation (50%) :

• Assist in creating and editing short-form video content for WRI Europe's social media platforms (Instagram, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube).
• Support filming and post-production for event recaps, project videos, interviews, and motion graphics.
• Design supporting social media assets such as thumbnails, carousels, and data visuals, ensuring brand consistency.

Social Media Support (50%)

• Assist in maintaining and updating the editorial calendar to align content with key campaigns and events.
• Monitor performance metrics (engagement, reach, views) and prepare reports to inform data-driven content decisions.
• Help grow our audience by engaging with followers, monitoring comments/messages, and supporting community-building efforts.

What you will need:

· Must be enrolled in a study program with a Dutch university for the entire duration of the internship.

· Strong experience with video editing tools

· Basic notion of creation content for social media

· Proficiency in English is needed; additional European language(s) are a plus.

Conditions of the internship:

· 6 month internship with a start date of 22 September 2025.

· This internship will be based at the WRI Europe office in the Hague with some flexibility to work from home.

· This internship offers a reimbursement of 700 euros per month based on full-time working hours (32 hours per week).

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter by 27 July 2025. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. You are encouraged to link to any relevant blogs, projects or other pieces of work that demonstrate your suitability for the internship.

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team carefully reviews all applications.