Natural Resources Defense Council

Job Announcement
Web Editorial Internship

New York, NY

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit global environmental organization with more than 1.2 million members and online activists. We have offices in New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing, China. Our staff of over 350 includes lawyers, scientists, economists, policy analysts and environmental experts who work to protect the environment and public health through advocacy and education.

Internship Summary:
NRDC is seeking an editorial intern to work in its New York office. The intern will assist the Web department in updating and creating new content for NRDC websites, including writing and researching articles, proofreading, photo research and other editorial tasks. This is a 3 to 6 month paid internship.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

* Fluid, clear and concise writing style. Masters degree in journalism or enrollment in journalism school preferred.
* Strong interpersonal communication skills — must be diplomatic and personable as well as persistent.
* Interest in advocacy and environmental issues.
* Spanish proficiency and knowledge of webpage production a plus
* Ability to commit to 20 hours per week.

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/jobs. Please include a cover letter, resume, and 2 brief writing samples. No phone calls or faxes. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org.