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Rainforest Journalist Intern

The rainforest journalist intern will assist in spearheading the media efforts of Osa Conservation. You’ll be working in one of Earth’s last wild places, recording and communicating the work of a dedicated team of conservation scientists by taking photos, making videos and blogging. This is an opportunity to develop your storytelling skills through the use of media to communicate OC’s mission and achievements to conserve Costa Rica’snatural treasures.

35 - 40 hours per week
£100 Per Month

What are you going to do:

Role Outline and Deliverables:

  • Accompany the science team in the field weekly to create powerful content that tells a story about the work of Osa Conservation (marine program, restoration and rewilding program, wildlife monitoring program, sea turtle conservation program, botanic program and the organic agroecological farm) and the importance of conserving the Osa Peninsula.
  • Create and share 7 posts on Facebook, 3 posts on Twitter and 7 posts on Instagram per week – on some occasions this content will overlap between platforms but will need to be adapted to platform style.
  • Produce or collect 5-10 key high-quality photos for each of the 6 programs and special events to be uploaded to Osa Conservation's photo library (google photos) per month to be used for social media and grant proposals, also help to manage and improve the photo library.
  • Produce a short video series (1x 1 minute video per program (x6) and 1 for the biological station and 1 for the lodge), which will be shared on social media platforms and the YouTube channel monthly.
  • Document visiting groups' experience at the Osa Conservation Campus, groups here for 1 week or less produce 3 photos, groups/courses that are here over 1 week produce a short video.
  • Produce 5 key high-quality photos per Osa Conservation community event to be inputted in the photo library.
  • Develop a protocol for posting (including content suitability, post standardization, and formatting) social media on Osa Conservation's platforms.
  • Assist Media Leader in creating and managing the social media content calendar.
  • Measure impact of social media by analyzing metrics and producing a report each quarter.
  • Deliver regular survey app workshops and activities (iNaturalist, Instant Wild and eBird) for station visitors and groups.
  • Write a monthly blog to communicate the story behind some of the photos or videos produced to be posted on our website and newsletter

What we offer:

  • Food and shared accomodation at Tropical Rainforest Biological Station
  • Monthly stipend
  • Use of the Osa Conservation camera equipment (Canon 7D, 100-300mm lens and macro lens) during position period.

What we ask:

  • At least finished university degree
  • Excellent photography skills with an interest in photographing nature and conservation.
  • Good videography skills with experience in video editing to make short promotional pieces and vlog series.
  • Confident with key social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and YouTube).
  • The desire to learn or existing skills in photo editing and graphic design skills such as Canva, photoshop and lightroom.
  • Fluent in English and basic level of Spanish.
  • Good physical fitness level.
  • Able to live in a remote location, sharing accommodation with the team.
  • Good communication, teamwork and social skills.
  • An interest in tropical rainforest conservation and nature.

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Extra information

Status
Closed
Education Level
University, Other
Location
Foreign: Abroad
Working hours per week
35 - 40
Type of Contract
Internships, Graduate Internship, Placements
Salary indication
£100 Per Month
Responsible for
Telling the conservation stories of Osa Conservation from the field via media and communication.
Profession type
Advertising / Marketing / PR , Online Marketing
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
Yes
Languages
English, Spanish

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