Support the end-to-end production of the United Nations’ Awake At Night (AAN) podcast, including planning, recording, editing, publishing, and publicizing episodes.
Monitor best practices and emerging trends in podcasting, providing recommendations to enhance AAN’s format, reach, and impact.
Conduct research to identify opportunities for audience growth and strategic outreach, including partnerships and cross-promotion.
Research and draft compelling biographies for potential and confirmed podcast guests.
Capture behind-the-scenes photos and video content during podcast production, events, and interviews.
Assist in the creation of engaging multimedia content (including social media assets) to promote AAN across platforms.
Maintain organized archives of podcast episodes, promotional materials, and guest information.
Contribute to brainstorming and content development sessions for future episodes and campaigns.
Assist with other tasks related to AAN and the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) as assigned.
Note: Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible to apply.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following:
Enrolled in, or completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Enrolled in, or completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Applicants do not need prior work experience but should have a field of study closely related to the internship.
Familiarity and demonstrated interest in podcasting.
Experience in taking and editing videos and digital photographs is desirable.
Professional use of social media is desirable.
Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Photoshop (or other graphic design programs) is desirable.
Awareness of current trends in podcasting and digital engagement, with curiosity to explore new formats and platforms.
Languages
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.
Additional Information
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 currently pursuing and expected graduation date.
List of IT skills and programs the applicant is proficient in.
Top three areas of interest/department preferences.
Explanation of why the applicant is the best candidate for the specific department.
Explanation of interest in the UN Internship Programme.
Include all past work experience, IT skills, and three references in the application.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Interns must provide necessary hardware (computer), software, and internet connection if working remotely.
Applicants who are children or siblings of a UN staff member are not eligible.
Intern Specific Text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Costs 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 require the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
Successful candidates should clarify visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Deadline : Nov 12, 2025
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Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
