UN DGC - United Nations Department of Global Communications · New York City, United States of America
About the company
UN DGC - United Nations Department of Global Communications is the United Nations Department of Global Communications, based in New York City, USA. The internship supports the United Nations Academic Impact initiative, engaging institutions of higher education with the United Nations to support UN goals including human rights, education, sustainability, and conflict resolution.
What you will do
Conduct research on thematic issues related to the principles and mandate of the UN Academic Impact, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), human rights, education, and conflict resolution.
Analyze and develop membership and network databases to identify audience characteristics by region and discipline.
Produce digital content for the UN Academic Impact website, LinkedIn account, and newsletter, including short articles and graphics.
Participate in the planning and organization of project-related lectures and events, including researching speakers, preparing invitations, presentations, and promotional material.
Review the performance of the content series using website and social media analytics, and present findings and recommendations to the team.
Requirements
Enrolled in or completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree in a related field (journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations, or related field).
Good knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
Ability to interact with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Skills in writing, social media, and multimedia production.
Fluency in English; knowledge of another UN language is desirable.
Nice to have
Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish).
What we offer
This is an unpaid, full-time internship (35 hours/week) based in New York, USA. The internship is in-person but can be adjusted to part-time or hybrid if needed. Interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns.
Additional Information
Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States may be required to obtain a G-4 visa. Applicants must submit proof of visa and/or work authorization before commencing the internship. Applicants who have previously served six months as an intern in one or more UN Entities in the UN Secretariat cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Secretariat cannot be engaged as an intern.
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