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How to Apply for Intern, Communications and Marketing

at Animal Equality

🏢 About Animal Equality

Animal Equality is unique as an international nonprofit that combines undercover investigations, legal advocacy, and corporate campaigns to end farmed animal suffering. Unlike many animal welfare organizations, they work across multiple sectors including government, corporations, and public education, offering a comprehensive approach to animal protection. Someone might want to work there to contribute to impactful, evidence-based advocacy in a globally recognized organization.

About This Role

This internship involves supporting Animal Equality's mission through strategic communications, including managing social media communities, creating content for Love Veg (their plant-based initiative), and assisting with media relations. It's impactful because you'll directly shape public perception of animal protection issues and help drive engagement for campaigns that influence corporate practices and consumer behavior.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by monitoring social media comments and engaging with followers about animal protection topics, then drafting a blog post for Love Veg about plant-based nutrition. In the afternoon, you might research reporters covering food industry stories and assist with preparing a press release about a new investigation, while also tracking media coverage of animal advocacy issues.

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🎯 Who Animal Equality Is Looking For

  • Passionate about animal protection with knowledge of farmed animal issues and plant-based lifestyles
  • Strong writing skills adaptable to social media, blog posts, and press releases
  • Familiar with social media management tools and community engagement strategies
  • Proactive researcher able to identify media opportunities and monitor industry trends

📝 Tips for Applying to Animal Equality

1

Include specific examples of social media or content creation experience related to animal advocacy or plant-based topics

2

Mention familiarity with Animal Equality's recent campaigns like their undercover investigations or corporate victories

3

Highlight any experience with Love Veg content (recipes, plant-based tips) or similar initiatives

4

Demonstrate understanding of their multi-pronged approach (investigations, legal, corporate campaigns) in your materials

5

Show how you've handled sensitive or controversial topics in communications, as animal advocacy often involves difficult content

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your personal connection to animal protection and understanding of farmed animal issues', 'Specific examples of relevant communications experience (social media, writing, content creation)', "Knowledge of Animal Equality's unique approach combining investigations, advocacy, and education", 'How you can contribute to Love Veg content and their broader communications strategy']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Watch Animal Equality's undercover investigation videos and understand their impact
  • → Explore the Love Veg website and social media to understand their content style
  • → Review their recent corporate campaign victories (like convincing major companies to adopt better policies)
  • → Study their international presence and how communications vary across regions
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you handle negative comments on social media about animal investigations?
2 What plant-based content ideas do you have for Love Veg's audience?
3 How would you pitch a recent Animal Equality investigation to media outlets?
4 What metrics would you track to measure social media campaign success for animal advocacy?
5 How do you stay informed about developments in animal protection and plant-based trends?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic applications that don't mention Animal Equality's specific work or campaigns
  • Focusing only on personal dietary choices without connecting to broader advocacy strategy
  • Demonstrating poor understanding of the difference between animal welfare and animal rights approaches

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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