Support content creation and engagement across Chinese-language social media platforms such as Weibo, Kuaishou, and Bilibili.
Research, compile, draft, and edit text, images, videos, and infographics for Chinese social media content, often under tight deadlines.
Monitor and analyze social media statistics, including engagement metrics, audience analytics, content performance, and platform-specific metrics.
Capture highlights from special events promoting UN mandates held at UN Headquarters in New York.
Develop creative content tailored for platforms to communicate UN priorities, including Sustainable Development Goals, climate action, and peacebuilding, targeting younger and broader Chinese-speaking audiences.
Edit short-form and long-form video content for various social platforms.
Attend meetings as an observer, manage meeting agendas, and draft meeting notes.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
Work full-time in person for a minimum of three months; remote work may be possible until G-4 visa and travel documents are obtained.
Qualifications/Special Skills
Enrolled in or completed a graduate programme (second university degree or higher), or final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level).
Demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills:
Speak and write clearly and effectively
Listen and respond appropriately
Tailor language, tone, style, and format to the audience
Exhibit openness in sharing information and keeping others informed
Teamwork skills:
Collaborate to achieve organizational goals
Value input from others and learn from colleagues
Place team agenda before personal agenda
Share credit for team accomplishments and accept joint responsibility for shortcomings
Creativity:
Offer new and different solutions to problems
Promote new ideas and take calculated risks
Think “outside the box” and explore innovative approaches
Computer proficient: MS Office, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie, Adobe Premiere; familiarity with Drupal, Canva, Trello an advantage.
Strong analytical and writing abilities in Chinese.
Languages
Fluency in Chinese (oral and written) is required.
Knowledge of English, French, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Kiswahili, or Hindi is desirable.
Additional Information
Completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) required; incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Cover Note must include:
Degree programme currently pursued
Graduation date
Explanation of why the applicant is best suited for this internship
Explanation of interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
Applicants cannot be children or siblings of UN staff.
Interns are responsible for providing hardware, software, and internet if working remotely.
Interns are not financially remunerated; costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or sponsoring institutions.
For internships in the USA, non-citizens or non-permanent residents must obtain a G-4 visa or appropriate work authorization.
The UN promotes geographic diversity, gender equality, and inclusivity in its recruitment.
Applicants must have integrity and adhere to UN standards; individuals with violations of international law or misconduct will not be considered.
Candidates must follow the instructions in the UN online recruitment platform (Inspira) and provide accurate information.
Reference checks may be conducted for candidates under serious consideration.
Job openings close at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
Deadline : Nov 6, 2025
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Applications for this position must be completed on the recruiting organization's website.
