Scope Zero

Details

Positions: Content Creator and Marketing Intern
Location: Remote, or could work in Manhattan office 3-5 days per week
Innovation Area: Energy, Food, and Water Nexus; Software and Data Analytics
Position Type: TomKat Center-supported; Industry-supported
Compensation: $8,500
Internship Term: 8 weeks

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Scope Zero created the Carbon Savings Account® (CSA). Think health savings account (HSA), but for home technology and personal transportation upgrades that foster employee financial wellness and address corporate sustainability goals. CSA upgrades can save the average US home over $5,000 per year. Our CSA platform engages employees in company-wide sustainability values. Additionally, the CSA measures and reduces work-from-home and commute emissions to accelerate corporate sustainability efforts.

Responsibilities

Content and Social Media Support
  • Manage and maintain Scope Zero’s social media content calendar across LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
  • Draft, edit, and schedule posts aligned with marketing campaigns, events, and product updates
  • Help translate complex sustainability and energy concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible content
  • Monitor engagement and support light reporting on content performance
SEO and Content Marketing Support
  • Research and write SEO-optimized blog posts on topics such as
    • Home energy consumption trends
    • Personal sustainability and energy-saving strategies
    • Corporate sustainability and climate benefits
    • The intersection of financial wellness and environmental wellness
  • Support newsletter creation, including drafting copy and organizing content
  • Assist with light editing and content QA to ensure accuracy, consistency, and brand voice
Creative Support
  • Create simple graphics to accompany social posts, blogs, and newsletters using tools like Canva, Adobe, or Figma
  • Collaborate with the Scope Zero team to iterate on messaging and visual presentation

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for someone who

  • Enjoys writing and storytelling
  • Is curious about climate, sustainability, clean energy, or financial wellness
  • Wants hands-on experience at an early-stage startup
  • Is comfortable taking ownership of projects while receiving guidance and feedback

Required Expertise

  • Must have strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to write clearly for different audiences and platforms
  • Must have strong organizational skills
  • Must be on time for meetings and highly responsive to emails/slacks

Preferred Skills/Majors

  • Creative writing
  • Marketing
  • Graphic design