Overview
This internship focuses on news writing and reporting within the Chinese Unit, producing multimedia content for Chinese-speaking audiences. The role involves drafting articles, translating content, and assisting in multimedia production.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting Chinese news articles by integrating and translating information from reports, press releases, official statements, resolutions and other UN materials.
- Translating English video scripts, captions and other editorial content into Chinese.
- Proofreading and fact-checking Chinese-language content before publication.
- Conducting background research and assisting with editorial planning.
- Assisting in the production of videos, social media content and multimedia storytelling projects.
- Conducting interviews and supporting field reporting assignments.
- Filming and editing short-form videos for social media platforms.
- Assisting with audience engagement and outreach activities.
- Participating in editorial meetings and contributing story ideas.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1. Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, English or translation studies (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 in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, English or translation studies (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).
- 2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
