Editorial Intern (Spring Semester)

Resources For The Future Inc.; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Resources for the Future (RFF) in Washington, DC, is seeking a creative, detail‑oriented editorial intern to join our editorial team this fall for about 35 hours per week (full time, Monday–Friday). The intern will support the Resources Radio podcast, Common Resources blog, and Resources magazine.

Candidates with interests in economics, environment and energy policy, journalism, or communications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in economics, environmental policy, journalism, writing, communications or related topics.
• Interest in economics and energy/environment issues and policy.
• Independent worker with initiative and teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills; experience with project management tools is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Interest in Adobe Creative Cloud, graphic design, photography, or podcast production software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support editorial team in promoting the Resources Radio podcast.
• Translate technical information into accessible editorial content.
• Proof content, pitch article ideas, and write for newsletters and the blog.
• Assist with Resources.org site updates, maintenance, and photo selection.
• Track data and metrics for editorial products to inform decisions.
• Other duties as needed based on skill set and interests.

Skills

economics

environmental policy

journalism

writing

communications

environmental science

political science

Education

Undergraduate student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft 365

Google Drive

Asana

Job description

Resources for the Future (RFF) is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Washington, DC. Our mission is to improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented editorial intern to join our Washington, DC, communications team this fall for about 35 hours per week (full time, Monday–Friday), starting as soon as possible and continuing until June. The editorial intern will provide support for our Resources Radio podcast, Common Resources blog, and Resources magazine. Candidates with an interest in economics, environment and energy policy, journalism, or communications will be especially well suited for the role. This position pays $19–$22 per hour, depending on academic background and experience.

Responsibilities

The editorial intern will provide support to the editorial team in the following areas:

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Due to the anticipated volume of interest, we are unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries regarding this position. RFF is an equal opportunity employer. People are RFF’s greatest asset, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. We value the unique contributions of each member of our community and foster an environment that empowers everyone at RFF to thrive. Applicants of all kinds, who represent diversity that includes but is not limited to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, socioeconomic status, gender, physical ability, cognitive diversity, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and personal background, are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor a work-related visa for this position.