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The London Institute of Sustainable Development (LISD) is a multidisciplinary centre of excellence founded under the World Association for Sustainable Development (WASD) to advance the UN 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education, research, training, and consultancy. LISD focuses on urgent global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and economic instability by equipping professionals, researchers, and future leaders with the skills to develop sustainable and inclusive solutions. Its postgraduate programs, including PhD, DBA, MBA, and MSc, combine academic rigor with practical impact and strong alignment to global priorities. Working closely with governments, universities, research institutions, and the private sector, LISD fosters collaboration, innovation, and capacity-building worldwide. LISD’s mission is to provide transformative, future-focused education and to be a global leader in sustainable education, research, and innovation.


Role Description

  1. This internship role is for a Digital Marketing Intern (3-6 months) based in the London Area with a hybrid work model that allows some work from home. 
  2. The intern will support the planning and execution of digital marketing campaigns that promote LISD’s programs, events, and initiatives aligned with the SDGs.
  3. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with social media content creation and scheduling, updating web pages, supporting email marketing, and monitoring campaign performance using analytics tools.
  4. Help maintain LISD’s online presence, conduct basic market and audience research, and collaborate with academic and administrative teams to ensure consistent messaging.
  5. This role offers practical experience in digital marketing within a mission-driven, sustainability-focused organization.


Qualifications

  1. Candidates should possess skills in Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, and Web Analytics to support campaign execution and performance tracking.
  2. Candidates should possess skills in Social Media Marketing to create, publish, and optimize content across relevant platforms.
  3. Candidates should possess strong Communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex sustainability topics clearly and engagingly.
  4. Familiarity with content creation tools (e.g., Canva, basic video editing) and website or CMS platforms is beneficial.
  5. Interest in sustainable development, the UN SDGs, and higher education is highly desirable.
  6. Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment, manage time effectively, and learn new digital tools quickly.
  7. Current enrolment in or recent completion of a degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, Sustainability, or a related field is an advantage.
  8. Video editing experience is a plus.
  9. Arabic language is plus.


Application

Please submit your CV and cover letter to admin@wasd.org.uk.