Public Information Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork, the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. The company is the United Nations (UN) and this specific internship is located at the UN New York Headquarters.

Job Description:

Job Title: Public Information Intern

Department: Department of Global Communications, Social Media Section, Communications Campaigns Service, Campaigns and Country Operations Division

Location: New York Headquarters (In Person)

Duration: 3-6 Months

Responsibilities:

• Social Media Content Creation: Research, compile, draft, and edit information for social media content under tight deadlines.
• Social Media Analytics: Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media content.
• Social Media Content Gathering: Gather social media content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
• Original Content Creation: Assist in creating original content for social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp.
• Meeting Attendance: Attend meetings as an observer, manage meeting agendas, and draft meeting notes.
• Special Projects: Assist with special projects as assigned.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with and/or interest in taking digital photographs
• Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or graphic design programmes)

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• OR Must be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• Must be fluent in French.
• Knowledge of other UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) or Portuguese, Kiswahili, or Hindi is desirable.

Important Notes:

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• All costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.
• The UN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

To Apply:

• Submit a completed online application including a Cover Note and Personal History Profile.
• The Cover Note must include:
• Title of degree currently pursuing.
• Graduation Date.
• List of IT skills and programs proficient in.
• Top three areas of interest/department preferences.
• Explanation of why you are the best candidate for the specific department.
• Explanation of your interest in the UN Internship Program.
• Include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references in your application.