Podcast Intern

Company: Second Life

Podcast Intern
Department: Public Affairs
Organization: Second Life e.V.
Location: Fully Remote
Time Commitment: Up to 15 hours/week
Compensation: Unpaid
🌍 About Second Life
Second Life is a Germany-based environmental NGO leveraging drone technology and AI to address plastic pollution and broader environmental challenges. Through innovation, research, and storytelling, we work to raise awareness, influence public discourse, and support data-driven environmental action worldwide.
The Public Affairs Department leads Second Life’s external communication, public engagement, and narrative-building efforts across platforms, including policy outreach, media, and storytelling initiatives such as our official podcast.
Role Overview
As a Podcast Intern, you will support the production and development of Second Life’s official podcast, which explores topics at the intersection of environmental sustainability, technology, innovation, and impact.
This is a hands-on learning role designed for students or early-career professionals interested in podcasting, media, storytelling, or environmental communication. You will work closely with the Podcast Lead and the Public Affairs team, contributing to research, production, and coordination while gaining real-world experience in mission-driven media work.
Key Responsibilities
Podcast Production Support
* Assist with episode preparation, including research, topic development, and briefing notes
* Support recording sessions and post-production workflows (editing, file management, show notes)
* Help ensure basic audio quality and content consistency
Content & Research
* Research sustainability, environmental innovation, and technology topics for upcoming episodes
* Support guest preparation with background research and questions
* Assist with drafting episode descriptions, summaries, or key takeaways
Coordination & Communication
* Help coordinate schedules with guests and internal team members
* Support production timelines and episode planning
* Participate in team check-ins and planning meetings
Promotion & Outreach (Optional, depending on interest)
* Assist with podcast promotion across social media and communication channels
* Help track basic engagement metrics and audience feedback
Qualifications
* Interest in podcasting, media, journalism, storytelling, or environmental communication
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Basic familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g. Audacity, Adobe Audition, or similar) is a plus
* Organized, reliable, and comfortable working in a remote team
* Willingness to learn and take feedback
* Alignment with Second Life’s mission and values
* No prior professional podcast experience required — this role is designed as a learning opportunity.
Time Commitment
* Up to 15 hours per week, flexible scheduling
* Minimum 3-month commitment preferred (with possibility to extend)
* Up to 1–2 virtual meetings per week, depending on production cycle
What We Offer
* Practical experience in podcast production and media storytelling within an international NGO
* Mentorship and guidance from experienced team members
* Exposure to sustainability, environmental policy, and innovation topics
* Remote-first, flexible collaboration
* A supportive, multidisciplinary, purpose-driven team
* Reference letter upon successful completion of the internship

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