Communications intern supporting WWF corporate partnerships
Are you a driven communicator? Do you want to help stimulate WWF’s work with companies that is generating a positive impact for nature around the world? Apply for an internship at WWF Sweden!
We are looking for an intern for spring 2027, who will mainly be involved in supporting communications for our corporate partnership programmes, including WWF-Sweden’s partnerships with IKEA and H&M and WWF’s international Forests Forward programme. Forests Forward is a signature WWF programme for corporate action in support of nature, climate, and people. With over 27 participants including IKEA and HP, and growing, the programme’s work includes working with companies on responsible sourcing, responsible forest management, as well as conservation projects in forest landscapes around the world.
During the internship you will work with communications managers with expertise in strategic environmental communications and corporate partnerships. Interns will gain experience with content and narrative creation, planning and writing stories, compiling newsletters, reports and social media posts, as well as supporting the coordination of strategic communications projects, analytics, and organising webinars/events. Proficiency with graphics (e.g. InDesign, Canva) and video editing is a welcome bonus.
We are looking for someone who is curious, professional and enjoys taking initiative. You’ll get the chance to develop an amazing set of experiences as a communications officer and be embedded in a friendly, professional, and dynamic international team.
Desirable qualifications
Skilled and strategic communicator and a good writer (in English)
Precise, proactive and a fast learner
Creative and solutions-oriented
Experience with social media, especially LinkedIn
Preferably competent with graphics and video editing
Passionate about sustainability and the environment, preferably with an understanding and interest in topical biodiversity, climate and corporate sustainability issues
Excellent oral and written proficiency in English (Swedish not necessary, but helpful)
Studying at a relevant university or higher education institution, preferably specialising in communications
Time and arrangement
The internship starts 18 January 2027.
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.
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 12 October 2026. A writing test may be given at the end of the recruitment process.
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.
Contact
Do you have questions about the Forests Forward communications internship? Contact Shaun Hurrell, Forests Forward Communications Lead, shaun.hurrell@wwf.se or Lisa Kenny, Communications Manager, Corporate Partnerships (IKEA and H&M) lisa.kenny@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
- Slutdatum
- 12 October, 2026
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.