WWF- Worldwide Fund for Nature Singapore Limited – Network Communications Intern

Major Functions:

This role is part of the Project Management team at WWF International Communications and Marketing Division based in Singapore, reporting to the Earth Hour Network Communications Lead. The role is also part of the cross-functional Earth Hour global team.

Be part of a dynamic and diverse team - helping to encourage and promote success stories from around the Earth Hour network. As part of the internal communications team you will work closely within the Earth Hour global team, as well as with Earth Hour teams around the world. You will help discover impactful stories from Earth Hour communities in over 180 locations, and to showcase their achievements in various internal and external communication. You will bring enthusiasm and new ideas as to how to share activities and success stories to global audiences in an engaging manner.

It is a great opportunity to learn about global communications strategy and develop relationships with our extensive network of Earth Hour organisers both within and outside WWF.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: 

● Responsible for maintaining and growing the Earth Hour movement (measured by the number of countries that participate)

● Monitor and work closely with teams globally to gather the latest on-the-ground stories on both Earth Hour and WWF campaigns

● Assist the Earth Hour Network Communications team in day-to-day liaison between WWF International team in Singapore and the entire Earth Hour Network (of more than 180 countries and territories) around the world (WWF and non-WWF Earth Hour organizers)

● Disseminate weekly communications to all organisers via emails and calls and manage overall coordination with organizers

● Keep all organizers informed and engaged via Workplace; includes creating weekly posts and assets to keep organizers excited

● Search social media for potential organisers in select countries (gather information from organizers and disseminate Earth Hour assets)

● Create surveys to assess the teams’ progress in campaign planning and reporting ● Support making edits to the earthhour.org and WWF websites when necessary

● Execute creative ways of engaging organisers from around the world (conceptualize and execute incentives for organizers to be more engaged)

● Produce an internal communications story about Earth Hour collaboration (using text, photos, videos)

● Manage and update relevant coordination documents and records

● Assist in WWF Network Communications tasks after Earth Hour

○ Create communications assets (posters, videos, gifs) for use in WWF Network engagement on Workplace

○ Monitor Workplace metrics for weekly reporting

○ Produce internal success stories / content showcasing collaboration and innovation (Together Possible)

● Perform other duties as required

Required Skills and Competencies: 

● Advanced written and verbal English skills are a must, along with the maturity to work in a global, multi-cultural environment

● Organization and management skills are a necessity

● Professionalism in connecting with people (in person and virtually) in a cordial manner

● Proactive and detail-oriented, able to work autonomously as well as with others

● Software skills such as basic design, photo and video editing, familiarity with email marketing tools like Mailchimp is a bonus

● Must be comfortable with project management on Google Sheets

● Familiarity and enjoyment of searching social media channels for content is a must

● Ability to communicate in an engaging manner on various platforms like email and social media

● Flexibility and ability to work on other projects as needed 

● Willingness to learn about the global Earth Hour campaign and conservation goals of WWF

● Interest in environmental and sustainability issues