Intern with the WWF Global Arctic Programme: Communication
Want to use communication to help us protect Arctic ecosystems and wildlife? Apply to be an intern with WWF’s Global Arctic Programme!
At WWF’s Global Arctic Programme (GAP), we are working specifically for a well-managed, biodiverse and resilient Arctic, supporting healthy viable populations of wild species and benefiting the well-being of people in the Arctic and beyond. To do this, we help bring forward new knowledge and science to support decision-makers, experts, and rights- and stakeholders. Effective communication is crucial to our mission, to help us engage audiences and inspire action for the Arctic.
We are looking for an intern for the autumn of 2026 to help us plan, produce and publish content for our digital channels. You’ll learn how to develop content all the way from an idea to design and publication. As part of your internship, you’ll also get hands-on experience in the daily management of social media channels, develop growth strategies and adapt your content based on data.
We are looking for somebody creative, curious and interested in the Arctic. Someone who can translate complex scientific information into compelling stories that inspire and engage audiences.
As an intern you will
Create engaging social media content (posts, stories, reels) for LinkedIn and Instagram that aligns with our communication strategy and brand guidelines
Help translate technical scientific information into more easily digestible formats (written and/or visual)
Work independently, as well as in collaboration with the programme’s team
Actively participate in the programme’s daily work and provide support on various tasks, including monitoring social media trends, analyzing performance metrics, and contributing to content planning meetings
Desirable qualifications
Studying communication or a related field at a Master’s- or bachelor's level
Interest in Arctic issues and environmental conservation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including written English skills
Creative with a good sense of design
Familiarity with design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms
Previous experience with social media content creation (personal or professional) is a plus
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Time and arrangement
The internship starts August 31, 2026 and lasts 4-6 months.
The internship is 38 hours per week, and not suitable to combine with other full-time studies/work. We offer the possibility of hybrid work, with the flexibility to work both from the office and from home for up to fifty percent of your time each week.
The WWF Global Arctic Programme is a regional team, with core team staff based in Stockholm, Sweden, and Oslo, Norway, and the US. The internship will be based in Stockholm.
Requirements for internship
To apply for an internship at WWF Sweden, you must be enrolled in a 30-credit internship course at a Swedish university or college, be completing a workplace-based learning (LiA) placement through a vocational college, or have a work-placement approved by the Swedish Public Employment Service (Arbetsförmedlingen). You need to remain connected to one of these institutions for the entire duration of the internship.
We do not make any exceptions from the requirements.
We do not offer any salary or compensation during the internship.
WWF Sweden’s internship programme
As an intern at WWF, you will be one of several interns within WWF Sweden's internship program. You will have the opportunity to learn more about and be inspired by other aspects of WWF’s work, and become part of a social, learning-oriented community with your fellow interns and WWF employees. You will have a supervisor who supports you, helps you to develop and wants you try your hand at as much as possible in your field. Here you can read more about internships at WWF Sweden and take part in the experiences of previous interns.
WWF Sweden’s office is beautifully situated at Ulriksdal Palace (Solna, Stockholm), with views overlooking the water. You will be part of a team with dedicated, skilled employees in a stimulating, international environment. The official language at WWF Sweden is Swedish, but some teams and programmes use English as their working language.
The work is based on our core values, which provide clear guidance for our approach to work and cooperation, both within our organisation and externally. Our core values consist of the following watchwords: Courage, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
Application
This recruitment process will involve continuous selection which means we may call applicants to interview before the deadline for applications. We therefore ask you to send in your application as soon as possible, however no later than April 6, 2026.
Applicants who proceed to the interview stage will be requested to produce a small work sample. Detailed instructions will be shared with those selected for the interview stage.
WWF Sweden works actively to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities and rights irrespective of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity and gender expression, religion/belief, sexual orientation or disability.
As a lot of our work relates to Arctic communities, we encourage Arctic and in particular Indigenous applicants to apply. We consider lived experience to be a competence.
Contact
If you have any questions about the internship, please contact Levi Karvonen, Digital Communications Specialist, levi.karvonen@wwf.se.
Do you have general questions about internships at WWF Sweden? Contact Olivia af Rolén, HR-specialist, olivia.afrolen@wwf.se.
- Department
- Internship
- Locations
- Stockholm
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Stockholm
Varför jobba på WWF?
Som medarbetare på Världsnaturfonden WWF blir du del av världens största naturvårdsorganisation. WWF kämpar för att skydda de mest hotade och unika arterna och livsmiljöerna på planeten, och för att mänskligheten ska fördela jordens resurser rättvist och använda dem på ett hållbart sätt. Varje medarbetare har en viktig roll i arbetet att uppnå vår vision om en framtid där människan lever i harmoni med naturen.