About Greenhouse
We are the UK's leading green communications agency with a mission to drive positive environmental change. We work with businesses, entrepreneurs, NGOs, policy makers and influencers that are aligned with our mission, in the sectors that will have the greatest impact, and we are part of a global community of pioneers, innovators and campaigners.
We tell the stories of the people who are taking decisive action on climate change, whether it's global coalitions redesigning whole systems, entrepreneurs introducing new technologies, or activists holding decision makers to account. Our Showreel helps to bring our work to life and our values guide us on our mission to deliver positive social and environmental change. You can watch our animation here to find out how IMPACT underpins everything we do.
We are proud to be a B Corp, committed to business as a force for good valuing people, planet and profit, adhering to the highest ethical and environmental standards.
The role and opportunity
We are looking for ambitious, tenacious and collaborative individual who is passionate about sustainability and communications. You will join us for a two-month paid internship and will have the opportunity to support a portfolio of clients across different sectors including nature, oceans, food systems and finance.
As a Greenhouse intern, you will work across multiple projects and provide support to our teams. You will have the opportunity to develop your writing skills, pitch stories to media, create social media content, report on impact, and develop an understanding of different communications channels and how they can be used to reach target audiences and accelerate action on climate.
Responsibilities
- Support in providing excellent client service - including developing meeting agendas, capturing accurate
notes and developing
reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Develop compelling media materials
including press releases,
pitches, briefing documents and blogs.
- Research target media outlets, identifying opportunities for our clients to offer comment, and monitor for coverage.
- Write and post social media content across a variety of different channels.
- Understand how to use media, social and digital tools including Signal and Pulsar.
- Manage your time and coordinate work effectively with lists and action plans.
- Collaborate with the
team to develop your skills and understanding of wider environmental trends and issues.
Skills and experience
- Ability to manage multiple competing tasks to tight deadlines.
- Strong writer, able to communicate messages clearly and compellingly across different channels, with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to overcome obstacles and adapt to change
- Understanding of
digital and social media channels, content and engagement.
- Strong project management skills.
- Knowledge and interest in global sustainability policy and trends.
- Desire to learn new skills and grow through continuous professional development.
- Ability to build rapport and engender trust by being attentive and proactive.
Desirable knowledge and experience
- Experience supporting integrated communications campaigns, including media relations, social media and/or stakeholder engagement.
- Campaigning or communications agency experience.
- Working or academic background in sustainability sectors.
Personal specification
- Passion for making a difference on climate change and the world around us.
- Positive, committed and determined.
- Friendly, collaborative and approachable.
- Able to work independently as part of a collaborative team.
- Open to new ideas, views and perspectives.
Salary and benefits
- 2-month internship based in our Bristol or London office.
- £27,000 - £29,000 pro rata
dependent on location and experience.
- Flexible working: core hours 10am-4pm with 3 days per week expected in the office (with options for increased flexibility dependent on personal circumstances).
- 25 days holiday (pro-rata).
- Internal training and development.
- Office perks such as
breakfast
supplies including fresh bread and organic fruit.
The recruitment process
Successful applicants will be invited
for an initial 20-minute phone screening to assess skills
and experience in more detail. This will be followed by an interview.
How to apply
Please apply via this link by Monday 22nd December.
The diversity of our workforce is important to us, and we particularly encourage candidates from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds or Disabled, D/deaf
and/or neurodivergent people. To help us track the background of our applicants, we
would appreciate all candidates completing a short survey along with your application. This will also help us to offer you the appropriate support if you are invited for an interview.
Please complete the form here.
