INTERN - Communications Support, I

Overview

This internship provides support to the United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) in their outreach and communications activities. The role focuses on disseminating information about the United Nations system and promoting public understanding of its aims and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• assist in media monitoring.
• assist in preparing communications materials, including public events, web articles, social media posts, and media relations.
• assist in the creation of public information content for web, social media, media outlets and other key audiences, aligned with UN International Days, flagship reports and country priorities
• assist in organizing, selecting, and use film/video footage for social media and feature stories.
• conduct research for various UN events and campaigns. Support the implementation of UN campaigns and events.
• provide organizing and logistical support for UNIC events and activities.
• draft content for the website and social media platforms.
• carry out other tasks as requested.

Required Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). Applicants must also be computer literate in standard software applications.

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