{"id":2791,"date":"2022-01-12T11:19:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-12T11:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/?p=2791"},"modified":"2022-01-12T11:19:03","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T11:19:03","slug":"paid-conservation-internship-with-zsl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/aspirations\/2022\/01\/12\/paid-conservation-internship-with-zsl\/","title":{"rendered":"Paid conservation internship with ZSL"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EDGE Storytelling Internship – ZSL<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Advertised Salary \u00a39.50 per hour<\/dl>\n
Position Type Part-Time \/ Fixed Term Contract<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Overview<\/h3>\n
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We\u2019re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.\u00a0 Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we\u2019re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.<\/p>\n

Role Profile<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The EDGE of Existence programme (www.edgeofexistence.org<\/a>) is the only global conservation initiative to focus specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history. Using a scientific framework to identify the world\u2019s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species, the EDGE programme highlights and protects some of the most weird and wonderful species on the planet.<\/p>\n

Storytelling is being increasingly recognised as an important tool in science communication. A compelling story can resonate with a reader and empower them to take action. The successful applicant will extract captivating stories about EDGE Fellows and species, delivering them through our website, social media pages, newsletters and other media outputs. This individual will use creative methods to generate content in a wide array of digital storytelling formats, including text, video and photography. The applicant will also more widely support the EDGE team in updating and managing website content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Main Duties and Responsibilities<\/h3>\n
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