Communications Intern

United Nations - UN Department of Global Communications

Internship Closes 19 Apr 2026 2 days left

Overview

Support the end-to-end production and promotion of the United Nations' Awake at Night (AAN) podcast, and contribute to content development and outreach strategies.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support the end-to-end production of the United Nations' Awake at Night (AAN) podcast, including planning, recording, editing, publishing, and publicizing episodes.
  • Monitor best practices and emerging trends in podcasting, and provide recommendations to enhance AAN's format, reach, and impact.
  • Conduct research to identify opportunities for audience growth and strategic outreach, including partnerships and cross-promotion.
  • Research and draft compelling biographies for potential and confirmed podcast guests.
  • Capture behind-the-scenes photos and video content during podcast production, events, and interviews.
  • Assist in the creation of engaging multimedia content (including social media assets) to promote AAN across platforms.
  • Maintain organized archives of podcast episodes, promotional materials, and guest information.
  • Contribute to brainstorming and content development sessions for future episodes and campaigns.
  • Assist with other tasks related to AAN and the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) as assigned.
Required Experience

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Familiarity and demonstrated interest in podcasting.

Qualifications

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in English is required.
Languages Preferred
Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese, Kiswahili or Hindi is desirable.
Contract Duration
4 - 6 months
Work Modality
In person
Remuneration
Not specified
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