About the program:

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action, making progress for People, Climate and Nature. We are working to address critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet. WRI’s presence in Europe allows the Institute to engage with important partners and donors on the continent as well as using that knowledge, expertise and funding to speed up change elsewhere. WRI Europe works with EU institutions, national governments, think tanks, companies and civil society organizations to support Europe in its global leadership in promoting a green, climate-friendly and socially equitable transition. Staff are also deeply involved in WRI’s programmatic work on core issues such as food, forests, land use and water, cities, and energy, and the ocean as well as economics and finance. WRI Europe’s regional office is in The Hague, The Netherlands. There is also a large presence in London, United Kingdom. Additional experts and staff are based in Bonn, Germany under the NDC Partnership and Istanbul, Türkiye under Cities program.

Internship Highlight:

The Multimedia Internship at WRI Europe offers a unique opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic and nimble communications team based in The Hague. WRI Europe is dedicated to advancing sustainable and climate solutions across Europe and aligned with WRI’s global work to make progress for people, nature and climate. In this role, the intern will work on creating impactful multimedia content that highlights climate challenges and solutions, contributing directly to WRI Europe’s mission to elevate environmental issues through compelling storytelling.

Ongoing mentoring will be part of this assignment. You will be supported in this role by the Head of Communications and Social Media Associate of WRI Europe, and report to the Head of Communications.

In this role you will:

• Develop professional multimedia skills in content creation, video production, and editing
• Contribute directly to WRI Europe’s visibility by creating videos and social media assets aligned with WRI’s brand
• Gain experience working with industry-standard tools like Asana and learn to manage editorial calendars
• Build a portfolio of impactful videos, showcasing personal stories and innovative climate solutions across Europe

What you will do:

In this role, you will assist in producing, editing, and publishing video content across WRI Europe’s channels, highlighting stories that drive change and expand our digital reach.

Content Creation (50%):

• Assist in producing video content for digital channels, including video shoots, editing, and graphic asset management
• Create social media content, including project highlights, event recaps, and data visuals
• Ensure content aligns with WRI Europe’s brand standards and messaging
  Support strategic video projects like “In Conversations With” and solution showcases

Social Media Support (30%):

• Assist in managing the editorial calendar, coordinating content to match strategic events and themes
• Track and report on social media engagement metrics to refine future content strategies
• Engage with our audience by monitoring comments and messages, fostering an active online community

Special Project (20%)

• Collaborate on the “In Conversations With” video series, which will focus on personal climate impact stories and innovative solutions
• Collect and assess data on video performance to improve content quality and reach.

What you will need:

• Currently pursuing a degree or qualification in a relevant study area
• Interns at WRI Europe must be registered in a study program with a Dutch college or university for the full duration of the internship
• Interns must have established approval from their University to undertake an internship before applying
• Experience with video editing tools and creating content for social media
• Proficiency in English is required; additional European language(s) are a plus.

Conditions of the internship:

• This is a 5-6 month internship with a start date of March 10 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, cover letter and portfolio or overview or relevant work by 12 January 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.