CO Nature & Wildlife Writer - Arvada

Join our team as a Colorado Nature & Wildlife Writer and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty and diverse wildlife of Colorado. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in content creation, learn cutting-edge content management solutions, and collaborate with a passionate team. You'll leave with enhanced writing skills and a portfolio to jumpstart your career in nature and wildlife journalism. All are welcome to apply.

This writing opportunity / internship does not provide any compensation. This is a remote and work from home opportunity. The internship will provide you access to learn about different content management solutions, how to work on a team and work with feedback to develop high quality articles. This allows you to be able to add popular new publishing technologies to stand out going forward! Paid opportunities are considered after the internship, to be discussed with individual candidates based on performance and other business factors.

Key Responsibilities:

* Research and write articles on Colorado's nature and wildlife

* Reach out over email / phone to conduct interviews with experts in the field of conservation and wildlife

* Create engaging articles that focus on bringing forward interesting facts

* Edit and proofread content to ensure accuracy and clarity

* Collaborate with the content management team to publish articles

* Develop and maintain a content calendar

* Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions

* Stay updated on current trends and developments in wildlife conservation

* Create informative guides and fact sheets on local wildlife species

* Promote articles and content through social media channels (reddit, Tripadvisor, social media)

* Assist in outreach and engagement initiatives with the community

* Contribute to the overall mission of promoting natural heritage

Basic Qualifications:

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Passion for nature, wildlife, and conservation

* Ability to conduct thorough research and interviews

* Familiarity with social media platforms and content creation

* Basic knowledge of content management systems (CMS) or able to learn quickly

* Attention to detail and strong editing skills

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Good organizational and time management skills

* Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools

* Have your own computer and able to join meetings regularly

* Ability to receive well considered and constructive criticism

* Ability to research and self-learn between sessions to self-solve

Beneficial Experience (this is completely optional - NONE of this is required, just good types of experience)

* Previous experience in writing or journalism

* Familiarity with Colorado’s ecosystems and wildlife

* Knowledge of SEO best practices

* Experience with graphic design software to create your own visuals

* Participation in wildlife conservation projects or initiatives

* Experience with public speaking or presenting

* Familiar with Wordpress or Ghost

* Experience with engaging on social media via comments and posts

* Strong communication skills and detail oriented

* An eye for aesthetically-pleasing color schemes, fonts and shapes

* Excellent organizational, presentation and writing skills

* Ability to interact, communicate and present ideas

* Able to multi-task and effectively manage several tasks at once

Arvada, CO

* Arvada, located northwest of Denver, boasts a charming historic downtown and a strong sense of community. The city is home to the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, offering cultural and educational programs. Arvada’s Olde Town is a popular destination for shopping and dining. Fun fact: Arvada is known as the “Celery Capital of the World” due to its agricultural history.* Arvada, located northwest of Denver, boasts a charming historic downtown and a strong sense of community. The city is home to the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, offering cultural and educational programs. Arvada’s Olde Town is a popular destination for shopping and dining. Fun fact: Arvada is known as the “Celery Capital of the World” due to its agricultural history.