About Audubon 

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. 

Position Summary:

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Audubon magazine, the organization’s editorially independent publication, uses explanatory and advocacy journalism, as well as stunning original photography, to inform its readers about the natural world, inspire them to care passionately about that world, and motivate them to take action on its behalf. Audubon’s editorial intern contributes meaningfully to that effort via both the print publication and website.

Ideal candidates will have strong writing and communication skills as well as an interest in covering topics ranging from science and conservation news to climate change and environmental justice. A basic level of comfort with science is a must, but the heart of this seasonal internship is reporting, pitching, researching, and writing. Strong candidates will have experience with those journalistic practices. At the end of the experience, the intern should walk away with solid clips as well as an in-depth understanding of what it’s like to work as an editor at a major publication.

To apply, please upload a one-page cover letter, one-page resume, and links to three to five writing clips. Links can be included on the one-page cover letter. Please upload PDFs.

The National Audubon Society is dedicated to building sustainable partnerships with a broad variety of communities and encouraging applications from individuals who are new to or have been excluded from environmental and conservation work.

Length of Internship: 14-16 weeks

Location: Remote

Hours: Up to 35

Compensation:

$20.00 / hour

Essential Functions

Intern Responsibilities and Learning Objectives:

During the internship, you will:

• Pitch and write articles for online and print platforms, working on both short- and long-range deadlines with multiple staff editors.

• Assist with research, story development, and fact checking.

• Attend and participate in weekly editorial meetings.

• Collaborate with the art department to see stories through layout and production.

• Other duties as needed and assigned.

Internship Benefits:

Interns will gain experience and knowledge in the following:

• An in-depth understanding of what it’s like to work as an editor at a major publication.

• Developing familiarity with reporting, pitching, researching, and writing.

• A window into how a major conservation organization operates.

Intern Schedule:

The paid internship is up to 35 hours per week and lasts 14-16 weeks, running from the end of May through the end of August (start and end dates are flexible).  This position is classified as hybrid preferred, remote within the United States considered, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employees’ choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of one of Audubon’s offices, which include locations in: Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL and Washington, DC. 

Projected Start Date/End Date:

May 25 to August 28, 2026 (exact dates flexible)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• College-level courses in journalism, or science with an emphasis on journalism.

• Ability to report and write stories for science-based publications.

• Experience honing story ideas and promoting content through social media.

• An avid interest in science, wildlife, and environmental issues, including how they affect birds and people.

• Experience with multimedia and content management systems a plus.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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