Communications Intern

Overview

The intern will support communications, outreach, and digital content production related to the implementation of the Pact for the Future and its annexes.

Key Responsibilities

• supporting video and multimedia production, including editing short clips, preparing LinkedIn video cuts, creating motion graphics or animations, producing quote cards and carousel drafts, and developing visual explainers
• supporting social media and LinkedIn production, including drafting LinkedIn posts, preparing posting packages, and adapting event outcomes into digital content
• supporting newsletter production, including drafting newsletter sections, summarizing reports and events, and collecting relevant photos, captions and links
• supporting data storytelling, including turning data into charts, drafting plain-language explanations, preparing visual summaries, and creating infographics
• supporting research and monitoring, including monitoring references to the Pact, tracking engagements, identifying communications opportunities, and maintaining a calendar
• supporting the preparation of PowerPoint presentations and other visual materials
• supporting the organization and maintenance of communications assets
• performing other related duties as required

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 such as Master's degree or equivalent, Ph.D. or post-graduate degree); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent). A field of study in communications, journalism, digital media, international relations, public policy, sustainable development, political science, data visualization or another relevant field is desirable. Knowledge of standard software applications, especially Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Teams is desirable. Knowledge in creating visual communications products is desirable. Knowledge of video editing, motion graphics, animation or multimedia production is desirable. Ability to draft clear and concise public-facing communications products is desirable. Knowledge using design or multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva or similar platforms is desirable. Knowledge in using Microsoft PowerPoint and/or ThinkCell to prepare clear and visually engaging presentations is desirable. Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Flourish, Tableau, Infogram, Power BI, D3.js or similar platforms is desirable. Familiarity with content management systems, including Drupal, or basic HTML/CSS is desirable. Ability to conduct research and monitor policy developments is desirable. Knowledge of the United Nations system, the Pact for the Future, the Global Digital Compact, the Declaration on Future Generations or related multilateral processes is desirable.

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