Overview

Support UNFPA HQ’s digital engagement by producing compelling on-camera mobile videos for TikTok. The intern will contribute to content ideation, filming, and editing of high-impact videos that showcase UNFPA’s mandate, global priorities, and storytelling needs.

Tasks Summary

• Produce on-camera mobile videos for TikTok, including filming and featuring in the videos
• Participate in content ideation, contributing creative concepts, scripts, and storyboards
• Monitor TikTok trends, formats, challenges, and audio trends
• Edit short-form videos using mobile or desktop tools
• Draft captions, overlays, on-screen text, and supporting copy
• Support the development and maintenance of a TikTok content calendar
• Coordinate with programme teams and communications colleagues
• Assist with publishing, scheduling, and optimizing TikTok content
• Support the Social Media Team in their day-to-day management of UNFPA’s global accounts
• Perform other duties as required

Experience Requirements

• Demonstrated experience creating TikTok or mobile video content
• Comfortable appearing on camera and presenting content with clarity and confidence
• Familiarity with TikTok trends, video formats, editing styles, and platform culture
• Basic video editing skills using desktop and mobile apps
• Strong storytelling ability and creative instincts
• Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, and adapt to feedback

Qualification Requirements

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher)
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
• Have recently graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme

Other Details

Languages Required: English

Languages Preferred: other UN languages are an asset

Contract Duration: 24 weeks

Work Modality: In person in New York or Remote

Remuneration: Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA• Interns will receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme