InTent Internship Programme (#IIP) 2026: Paid Summer Placement/Internship at Nature and Climate Impact Team for Students in Communications, Media, Marketing or a Related Field (3 months)
Exeter, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/04/2026
Join a paid summer placement/internship where you will support climate and nature communications in a live, high-visibility setting. Through the #IIP, you will help turn complex sustainability topics into clear, engaging content across digital channels.
The hosting organisation
The Nature and Climate Impact Team at the University of Exeter is a university-based impact team working to make nature and climate risk more central to business and decision-making. Its work combines academic credibility with practical experimentation across digital tools, sector engagement, and public-facing communications.
The Position
You will support the strategic activation of MonkeyRock at London Climate Action Week, with a focus on climate and biodiversity communications. The role includes content planning, web publishing, campaign support, and performance tracking to strengthen visibility before, during, and after the event.
What You Will Work On
* Support the development and scheduling of content across LinkedIn, Instagram, the website, and newsletters
* Draft short-form copy, captions, briefing notes, and event summaries
* Research climate, nature, and sector developments to inform communications outputs
* Support live event communications and post-event amplification
* Contribute to monitoring engagement, reach, and web traffic, and summarise key insights
* Assist with stakeholder communications, including email updates and contact lists
* Support web and digital content development, including copy, visuals, video, audio, and related assets
* Create and publish photos, graphics, posts, reels and stories according to content plan
* Assist with shooting and editing short-form video content for our asset library which may be used on social media, web, and other approved channels.
Requirements
What You Bring
You are studying Communications, Media, Marketing, or a related field and want to apply your skills in a sustainability-focused setting. You are a strong writer, comfortable creating digital content, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
Who You Are
* Strong written communication skills, with the ability to make climate and biodiversity topics accessible
* Experience drafting content for digital platforms such as websites, LinkedIn, or Instagram
* Basic familiarity with content management systems such as WordPress or similar tools
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
* Strong spoken and written English
What You Will Gain
* Hands-on experience in sustainability communications and digital content delivery
* Exposure to a high-visibility activation during London Climate Action Week
* Stronger skills in web publishing, content planning, and digital performance analysis
* Experience translating complex scientific topics into public-facing communications
* Insight into how communications can support wider systems change in climate and nature
Additional Information
This is a paid internship offered through the InTent Internship Programme (#IIP).
The internship is expected to start between 15 June and 15 July 2026 and will run for 3 months.
The IIP interns also become part of the broader programme journey, including the virtual kick-off on 16 July 2026 and the SEED Impact Summit on 24 September 2026.
About InTent
InTent is a Geneva-based non-profit accelerating sustainable solutions by building bridges between business, education, and environmental stewardship.
About the InTent Internship Programme
The InTent Internship Programme (#IIP) is a fully funded summer initiative connecting students with purpose-driven start-ups and NGOs in sustainability-related fields. More information about the programme you can find on https://www.intent-for-change.org/iip/.
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