Environmental Communications Intern — Rivers Outreach

Web Recruit Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcountry Rivers Trust is seeking a dynamic Content & Communications Intern to help uncover stories from our river projects, write engaging copy for social media and newsletters, and support engagement with communities across the Southwest.

You will create visuals using Canva, schedule posts with Hootsuite, and collaborate with multiple teams to turn research into compelling content while monitoring impact and reach.

Qualifications

• Creating content for social media, websites, newsletters or similar (paid, voluntary or through study).
• Producing visual content using tools such as Canva.
• Researching a topic and summarising it clearly for a non-specialist audience.
• Experience of using social media scheduling tools such as Hootsuite. (D)
• Interest in or knowledge of rivers, catchment management, nature-based solutions or environmental science. (D)
• Experience of charity communications or fundraising. (D)

Responsibilities

• Content gathering and coordination - Work with colleagues across the Trust to identify, research and gather stories, images and updates from our projects.
• Coordinate content for the Trust’s social media channels and external newsletter, helping to maintain a content calendar.
• Draft clear, engaging copy for social media posts and newsletter articles, tailored to different audiences.
• Encourage and inspire individuals to take further action for rivers: pledging, volunteering and donating.
• Visual content and design - Produce high-quality engagement visuals, such as graphics, infographics and short videos, which convey scientific subjects effectively and concisely.
• Use tools such as Canva and Hootsuite to create, schedule and publish content.
• Ensure content follows the Trust’s brand guidelines and tone of voice.
• Monitoring and reporting - Help monitor the performance of social media and newsletter content using analytics tools, and report on engagement.
• Maintain an organised library of images, graphics and content for future use.
• Team and administration - Work closely with colleagues in the Evidence & Engagement Team and across the Trust.
• Manage files and data in line with Evidence & Engagement Team and Trust policies, including data protection and image consent.
• Follow safeguarding, lone-working and health and safety requirements when attending sites and events.
• Complete administrative tasks required by the Trust, including timesheets, expenses and online training.
• Follow fundraising best practice and legal requirements when producing content that asks people to support the Trust.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Copywriting

Research

Digital storytelling

Team collaboration

Photography/video

Data protection & image consent

Education

Degree in journalism/communications/media

Tools

Canva

Hootsuite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Westcountry Rivers Trust is seeking a dynamic Content & Communications Intern to help uncover stories from our river projects, write engaging copy for social media and newsletters, and support engagement with communities across the Southwest.

You will create visuals using Canva, schedule posts with Hootsuite, and collaborate with multiple teams to turn research into compelling content while monitoring impact and reach.