About the role#
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is seeking a creative Social Media & Content Creation Intern for summer 2027. This hands-on role involves developing digital content that highlights our wildlife, conservation efforts, and visitor experiences. You will report to the Director of Sales & Marketing and work closely with our Social Media Manager to plan and produce content across our digital platforms.
What you'll do#
- Film, edit, and produce videos for TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook, and YouTube.
- Capture wildlife behavior, animal enrichment, and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Develop creative video concepts and storyboards.
- Host and assist with live broadcasts featuring our wildlife and staff.
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and publishing social media content.
- Write engaging captions and respond to audience comments.
- Monitor social media trends and performance metrics.
- Write copy for blogs and marketing campaigns.
- Create graphics using tools like Canva.
- Research wildlife facts and conservation initiatives.
- Capture content during events and community activities.
- Support media visits and film crews.
- Organize and maintain digital photo and video libraries.
- Assist with general marketing and administrative tasks.
What you'll need#
- Strong interest in social media, digital marketing, videography, photography, or communications.
- Demonstrated experience filming and editing engaging social media videos.
- Proficiency in using an iPhone for video and photography.
- Experience with video editing tools such as CapCut, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar.
- Ability to identify and adapt emerging social media trends.
- Strong familiarity with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort appearing on camera and speaking to audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with team members.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Comfort working near wildlife in human care.
- Ability to work outdoors in changing Alaska weather conditions.
- Ability to walk or stand for extended periods over uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds.
- Current driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Must have received or be willing to receive a tetanus vaccination by date of hire.
Location & details#
- Location: Portage, Alaska (On-site).
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
About Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center
The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center is a non-profit organization located in Portage, Alaska. Founded in 1993, the center focuses on the preservation of wildlife through research, education, and animal care. It provides permanent homes for injured or orphaned animals that cannot return to the wild. The organization operates with a staff of 11 to 50 people.
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