Want to get behind the scenes at the Wildlife Leadership Academy?
WLA Media Interns help tell the story of wildlife, conservation, and the people who make the Academy special. From writing and photography to video, art, and web design, Media Interns use their skills and creativity to help share WLA with the world!
Media Interns will work with the Multimedia Marketing Specialist throughout the year, contribute to real WLA projects, and gain hands-on experience in professional communications and media.
WHEN
September - March
TIME
1-2 hours per week
Plus one virtual group meeting each month
WHERE
All specialty paths can be completed remotely
OUTREACH
All specialty paths earn 10 points per hour of work
What you'll gain
Real-world experience • Professional mentorship • Portfolio pieces • Résumé experience • A chance to make an impact at WLA • Outreach points
Storytelling Interns help bring WLA’s stories to life through words. You’ll create content for the NextGen blog and other WLA communications while exploring the topics that interest you most.
You might write about wildlife and conservation, share your experience at WLA, interview a wildlife professional, or dive into a topic you’re passionate about.
Great for students interested in: Writing • Journalism • Storytelling • Communications
Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence opportunity gives student artists a chance to help shape the visual identity of WLA through original artwork.
Your work could appear in WLA publications, cards, digital communications, or other special projects. From nature sketches and scientific illustrations to paintings and creative interpretations of wildlife, we’re looking for artists who want to put their own creative spin on the Academy.
Great for students interested in: Drawing • Painting • Graphic Design • Nature Art • Scientific Illustration
Video Content Creator
Video Content Creators help WLA tell its story through short-form video. You’ll brainstorm ideas, capture footage, edit videos, and help create content for WLA’s social media and digital platforms.
From wildlife facts to current trends, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with different ways of telling a story through video.
Great for students interested in: Videography • Social Media • Editing • Storytelling • Digital Media
Website Curator
Website Curators get hands-on experience managing real WLA web content. You’ll help keep information current, organized, and useful for our students, alumni, and supporters.
Depending on the project, you may help manage the WLA Alumni Job Board or create and update pages for WLA’s Pay It Forward fundraising campaign.
Great for students interested in: Web Design • Technology • Digital Media
Photo Friday Specialist
Photo Friday Specialists help showcase the beauty of nature through photography. Each month, you’ll submit photographs and captions that may be featured in WLA’s newsletter and social media.
Not ready to commit to a Media Internship? Alumni are always welcome to submit photographs as guest Photo Friday contributors throughout the year.
Great for students interested in: Photography • Wildlife • Visual Storytelling • Social Media
What does being a Media Intern actually mean?
This isn’t about being a professional before you start. It’s about being willing to learn, try new things, meet deadlines, and share your ideas.
You’ll have our Multimedia Marketing Specialist (Katie Mace) to guide you, but your ideas matter. Media Interns will have opportunities to pitch their own projects, explore their interests, and create work that represents their unique perspective.
MEDIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Want to get behind the scenes at the Wildlife Leadership Academy?
WLA Media Interns help tell the story of wildlife, conservation, and the people who make the Academy special. From writing and photography to video, art, and web design, Media Interns use their skills and creativity to help share WLA with the world!
Media Interns will work with the Multimedia Marketing Specialist throughout the year, contribute to real WLA projects, and gain hands-on experience in professional communications and media.
WHEN
September - March
TIME
1-2 hours per week
Plus one virtual group meeting each month
WHERE
All specialty paths can
be completed remotely
OUTREACH
All specialty paths earn
10 points per hour of work
What you'll gain
Real-world experience • Professional mentorship • Portfolio pieces • Résumé experience • A chance to make an impact at WLA • Outreach points
EXPLORE THE FIVE MEDIA SPECIALTY PATHS BELOW
CLICK HERE TO APPLYStorytelling Intern
Storytelling Interns help bring WLA’s stories to life through words. You’ll create content for the NextGen blog and other WLA communications while exploring the topics that interest you most.
You might write about wildlife and conservation, share your experience at WLA, interview a wildlife professional, or dive into a topic you’re passionate about.
Great for students interested in:
Writing • Journalism • Storytelling • Communications
Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence opportunity gives student artists a chance to help shape the visual identity of WLA through original artwork.
Your work could appear in WLA publications, cards, digital communications, or other special projects. From nature sketches and scientific illustrations to paintings and creative interpretations of wildlife, we’re looking for artists who want to put their own creative spin on the Academy.
Great for students interested in:
Drawing • Painting • Graphic Design • Nature Art • Scientific Illustration
Video Content Creator
Video Content Creators help WLA tell its story through short-form video. You’ll brainstorm ideas, capture footage, edit videos, and help create content for WLA’s social media and digital platforms.
From wildlife facts to current trends, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with different ways of telling a story through video.
Great for students interested in:
Videography • Social Media • Editing • Storytelling • Digital Media
Website Curator
Website Curators get hands-on experience managing real WLA web content. You’ll help keep information current, organized, and useful for our students, alumni, and supporters.
Depending on the project, you may help manage the WLA Alumni Job Board or create and update pages for WLA’s Pay It Forward fundraising campaign.
Great for students interested in:
Web Design • Technology • Digital Media
Photo Friday Specialist
Photo Friday Specialists help showcase the beauty of nature through photography. Each month, you’ll submit photographs and captions that may be featured in WLA’s newsletter and social media.
Not ready to commit to a Media Internship?
Alumni are always welcome to submit photographs as guest Photo Friday contributors throughout the year.
Great for students interested in:
Photography • Wildlife • Visual Storytelling • Social Media
What does being a Media Intern actually mean?
This isn’t about being a professional before you start. It’s about being willing to learn, try new things, meet deadlines, and share your ideas.
You’ll have our Multimedia Marketing Specialist (Katie Mace) to guide you, but your ideas matter. Media Interns will have opportunities to pitch their own projects, explore their interests, and create work that represents their unique perspective.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY