Start a remarkable Global Career as a Social Media Intern at UN New York
Are you looking for a lifechanging internship at the UN ? Are you passionate about social media and seek an opportunity to showcase your tech savvy skills. Don’t miss this opportunity to deal with social media platforms, including social networking tools such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, which are critical component of the Department’s communications. The internship is in the Social Media Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Campaigns and Country Operations Division of the Department of Global Communications. Start a remarkable Global Career as a Social Media Intern at UN New York . More details are outlined below :
Deadline : 19 February 2024
Location : New York , USA
Brief Background about UN New York, Department of Global Communications
The Department of Global Communications tells this UN story across multiple platforms, digital and traditional, to build support for the aims and work of the United Nations. Through it’s global operations and offices in 60 countries, the department reaches millions of people with trusted, objective information and an inclusive message that enables the public, civil society, private sector and Member States to engage in the work of the United Nations. Communicating in more than 80 languages, the Department embodies the United Nations principle of multilingualism, extending our impact to all corners of the world.
Brief Background about the Social Media Internship
The internship is in the Social Media Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Campaigns and Country Operations Division of the Department of Global Communications. The section is responsible for social media activities of the Department of Global Communications and the integration of social media platforms, including social networking tools such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, which are critical component of the Department’s communications. This internship is unpaid. Interns work under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned. This internship is designed to be remote and full-time (five days per week – 35 hours). The internship is for three (3) months, with a possibility of extension for three (3) additional months, depending on the needs of the Division and availability of the candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the public information intern may be responsible for the following duties:
– Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media content, often under tight deadlines.
– Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.
– Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
– Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
– Attend meetings as an observer.
– Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.
– Assist with special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:
Educational Qualifications
1. Applicants must: (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).
Interest/ Skills / Experience
2. Familiarity with and/or interest in taking digital photographs is desirable.
3. Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programmes) is desirable
Language
English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese, Kiswahili or Hindi is desirable.
A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
The Cover Note must include:
-Title of degree you are currently pursuing.
-Graduation Date (when you will be graduating from the programme).
-List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
-List your top three areas of interest/department preferences.
-Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department.
-Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
In your application be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
Due to a high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.
Interns will need to provide all necessary hardware (computer), software and internet connection to perform the internship remotely
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer
