Employment Opportunities
Company Overview:
GLP Films (GLP) is the leading agency for sustainability storytelling. We empower brands to accelerate growth, increase their positive impact, and improve sustainability through award-winning storytelling campaigns.
In fact, since 2008 GLP has been telling local stories globally through beautifully crafted videos, engaging content and communications campaigns, and a people-first approach. This unique fusion of creativity, strategy, and authenticity means we’re able to align content marketing campaigns with organizational sustainability objectives and activate local stakeholder ownership of destination management efforts.
We’re honored to work with top-tier destinations and organizations like Visit California, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Georgia National Tourism Administration, National Geographic, UNWTO, PATA, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Green Destinations, and more, to propel sustainability forward with expert sustainability strategy, content strategy, storytelling, trade development, and custom marketing and distribution.
Interested in working with Team GLP? Our latest open positions are listed below—new openings will be updated periodically.
No current openings
Team GLP is always on the search for stellar editorial contributors and interns—please reach out to us here to inquire about either.
Guest Writers
If you would like to pitch an article to us, please make sure that your idea aligns specifically with our mission statement:
"We help brands reach their sustainability goals in protecting nature, communities, culture, and heritage through the lens of storytelling and content marketing. We align our values and our storytelling projects with the Sustainable Development Goals in the pursuit of a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable world."
Our audience is primarily the travel trade with a focus on sustainable, regenerative, and community-led tourism models. They are interested in data-driven, industry-supported information to help them grow their business or shape their destination management plans.
Themes we are interested in include:
Sustainable and regenerative tourism
Community-based tourism
Conservation and stewardship
Climate Solutions (carbon neutral)
Arts and culture *
Food and Wine*
Outdoors and Adventure*
Local Voices
*These themes must relate to our mission statement and sustainable, regenerative tourism.
Compensation for Guest Writers is $250/article
Marketing Internship
GLP Films is accepting applications for internships with our Social Media & Marketing team on a rolling basis. Are you interested in getting hands-on experience with a leading content marketing agency in the travel and sustainability industry? We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and hard-working marketing intern to join our team. This will be a unique opportunity to learn more about the industry, hone your social media and creative skills, and communicate impactful messages on sustainability.
The ideal applicant will possess a working knowledge of the social media landscape and have a passion for sustainability storytelling. Strong characteristics of a successful candidate include the ability to multitask, create graphic and visual designs, quickly research and write compelling copy, adapt voice and messaging for multiple audiences, and dig up data to help us interpret and analyze the success of our communications. This role provides the candidate with the opportunity to work directly with our Marketing Team and assist in the success of marketing and communications of a global content marketing agency. This position is fully remote and has flexible hours (both in terms of when you work and how many hours)—we understand that school comes first!
What former GLP interns had to say about their experience:
“GLP allowed me to learn about sustainability stories from across the globe. I was able to draw different elements of my knowledge about sustainability to apply them to the tourism industry. I was able to diversify my writing skills by creating content across various social media platforms and the GLP website. I am grateful for a collaborative team always willing to lend a helping hand.”
Erin Kluge, GLP Intern Summer 2022
“My Marketing Internship at GLP Films was a great opportunity to learn about how to develop sustainability projects and to find the best ways to tell stories that inspire people. I got hands-on marketing experience and had the chance to work with an amazing team!”
Julia Berg, GLP Intern Summer 2022
What you'll learn how to do:
Execute social media growth tactics and assist with the distribution of content
Research and develop digestible, educational content for GLP’s trade audience for use on all platforms
Assist with optimizations to content and engagement strategy for all GLP social platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Provide monthly social media and website analytics review and reports
Stay up to date with the latest environmental and sustainability news, particularly in relation to the travel industry
Assist with collaborator outreach and relationship development as needed
Perform additional research on sustainability initiatives for internal use as needed
Assist with various other marketing projects as needed
What we'd like from you:
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently via a virtual work environment
Excellent communication (email, phone, Skype), copywriting, and organization skills
Familiarity working with Google Docs and social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Vimeo
Proficient knowledge of Canva and/or an understanding of graphic design and brand identity
Preferred knowledge, interest and/or experience with sustainability/environmental issues and/or travel industry
Knowledge of the following would be a plus: Trello, Daylite, Squarespace, SEO, video editing skills
While we aren't able to offer financial compensation for interns at this time, we will gladly work with your school to assist you in acquiring course credit and/or school-funded stipend allocation.