- Company Name
- World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD)
- Job Title
- Global Digital Communications, Research and Analytics Internship Programme
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Global Digital Communications, Research and Analytics Internship Programme
**Role Summary**
A 6‑month unpaid hybrid internship for recent graduates or early‑career students in marketing, communications, digital media, or sustainable development. Interns work remotely with bi‑monthly in‑person meetups, contributing to sustainable development communications across one of four regional teams (Africa, Middle East, Asia, Europe, Americas). The programme offers three core pathways: Digital Communications & Content Production, Research & Content Insights, and Digital Platforms & Analytics.
**Expectations**
- Student or recent graduate (within 2 years of completion) with strong written English.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate with regional teammates.
- Willingness to attend bi‑monthly London meetups.
- Demonstrated interest in a specific region and in sustainable development communications.
**Key Responsibilities**
*Digital Communications & Content Production*
- Translate sustainable development research and SDG insights into accessible LinkedIn posts, captions, visual concepts.
- Support monthly content planning; develop region‑specific storytelling aligned to academic tone.
- Collaborate with research interns for accuracy; prepare drafts for review.
*Research & Content Insights*
- Review academic papers, policy documents, and conference material relevant to the region.
- Extract key insights, generate concise research summaries for communication.
- Identify SDG trends, challenges, opportunities; provide evidence‑based input for content planning.
*Digital Platforms & Analytics*
- Schedule and publish approved content on assigned digital platforms.
- Track engagement metrics, audience patterns, platform performance.
- Produce monthly analytics summaries; monitor digital trends to strengthen outreach.
**Required Skills**
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Content creation or research skills (portfolio, coursework, or modules welcome).
- Basic knowledge of social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
- Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, platform dashboards).
- Self‑management, deadline orientation, and independent work capability.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or current enrollment) in marketing, communications, digital media, or related field.
- No specific certifications required; portfolio or relevant coursework preferred.