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Social Media Intern - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

CompanySan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
LocationSan Diego
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will develop and capture compelling social media content to share wildlife and conservation stories across various platforms. They will also assist in shaping social media strategy, analyzing performance, and collaborating with internal teams on campaigns and events.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2037
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) empowers people from around the globe to support their mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships. SDZWA supports cutting-edge conservation and brings the stories of their work back to two world-famous facilities, the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park—giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The work of SDZWA extends from San Diego to strategic and regional conservation “hubs” across the globe, where their strengths—via their “Conservation Toolbox,” including the renowned Wildlife Biodiversity Bank—are able to effectively align with hundreds of regional partners to improve outcomes for wildlife in more coordinated efforts. By leveraging these tools in wildlife care and conservation science, and through collaboration with hundreds of partners, SDZWA has reintroduced more than 44 endangered species to native habitats. Each year, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance's work reaches over 1 billion people in 150 countries via news media, social media, their websites, educational resources and the San Diego Zoo Kids channel, which is in children’s hospitals in 13 countries. Success is made possible by the support of members, donors and guests to the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, who are Wildlife Allies committed to ensuring All Life Thrives.
About the Role

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions.

 

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
Social media is a powerful way San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, a global wildlife conservation nonprofit, connects people to our mission, and as our social media intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping how those stories are told. Working alongside communications professionals and leading subject matter experts, you’ll build a deeper understanding of social audiences and learn how to turn wildlife and conservation stories into social media content that resonates.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Develop compelling social content, from concepts and scripts to captions, that shares stories of the wildlife in our care and our global conservation work through our distinct brand voice.
  • Help shape social media strategy and content planning, contributing ideas to editorial calendars, campaigns, and platform priorities.
  • Plan, capture, and edit high-quality photo and video on-site at the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park, tailored to each platform’s formats and audiences.
  • Analyze post and platform performance to inform strategy and recommend high-performing content.
  • Monitor the social landscape, produce social listening reports, and help drive community engagement.
  • Partner with teams across disciplines, from Wildlife Care to Conservation Science, to develop stories.
  • Help build relationships with influencers and assist with on-site creator activations and key Marketing & Communications events.
  • Contribute to ad hoc creative and platform projects, such as audits, research, and presentation decks.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Applicants must be currently pursuing or planning to pursue an undergraduate degree. Candidates who will have completed a bachelor’s degree prior to the end of the internship are not eligible. A cover letter is required and must be included with the application for consideration.

 

JOB EXPERIENCE

  • Training and/or experience that would demonstrate the essential functions, knowledge and skills listed.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to adapt quickly to evolving platforms, trends, and tools
  • General knowledge of social media platforms and best practices
  • Familiarity with tools such as Canva, Adobe Premiere, and Meta Business Suite a plus

 

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Location: San Diego, CA 
  • Position Type: 10-Week Internship from June 14, 2027 - August 20, 2027 
  • Stipend: $4,160.00 

 

 

 

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

 

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org.  If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately. 

 

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we celebrate our differences and foster a culture of belonging. Diversity strengthens our employees, enriches our guests’ experiences, deepens our connection to our community, and supports the wildlife we serve.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

 

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying. 

 

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. We are not offering sponsorship for this position at this time.

 

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.

Key Skills
Social media strategyContent creationPhotographyVideo editingCopywritingSocial listeningCommunity engagementCanvaAdobe PremiereMeta Business SuiteResearchCommunicationAttention to detail
Categories
Creative & MediaMarketingEnvironmental & SustainabilityScience & Research
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