Internship - Professional Practice in Video Editing and Digital Animation

Job Description

Job no: 582080
Contract type: Internship, Consultant
Duty Station: Santiago
Level: Consultancy
Location: Chile
Categories: Fund Raising

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them realize their potential. In 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. UNICEF has been present in Chile since 1950, serving the needs of children. Since the 1990s, it has worked to promote a transformation in Chilean society that will ensure full respect for the rights of children and adolescents. UNICEF Chile’s Marketing Services area is seeking a Video Editing and Digital Animation intern to strengthen the internal team’s audiovisual capabilities. Under the direct supervision of the Marketing Services Officer, the intern will develop dynamic and engaging audiovisual content that effectively communicates UNICEF’s messages and supports digital communications and fundraising strategies. How can you make a difference? Summary of key roles/responsibilities: •Video editing for campaigns: Create and edit audiovisual content for fundraising campaigns and local and global emergencies, maintaining UNICEF’s visual and narrative identity. •Creation of 2D animations: Develop motion graphics, explanatory animations, and animated content for different digital platforms and institutional campaigns. •Social media content: Produce short videos, stories, reels, and audiovisual content optimized for Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital platforms. • Audiovisual content adaptation: Localize and adapt videos and animations sent from the global headquarters and regional office, adjusting them to the Chilean context and audience. •Testimonial and institutional videos: Edit interviews, testimonials, and institutional content that reinforce UNICEF’s key messages. •Graphic animations for presentations: Create animated elements for presentations, reports, and institutional materials. •Audiovisual post-production: Perform color correction, basic audio mixing, subtitling, and other post-production processes. •Interactive multimedia content: Develop audiovisual pieces that integrate graphic elements, animated text, and visual effects. •Other audiovisual tasks: Develop other video and animation projects according to the needs of the area. Necessary skills and competencies. •Advanced proficiency in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Premiere Pro. •Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for asset creation. •Experience in motion graphics and 2D animation. •Understanding the principles of animation, timing, and visual storytelling. •Familiarity with formats and specifications for different digital platforms. •Basic audio knowledge (editing, synchronization, mixing). •Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. •Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate them into audiovisual content. •Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively. •Proactivity and ability to work independently. •Attention to detail and commitment to visual quality. To qualify as an advocate for every childhood… To be considered for an internship, applicants must meet the following requirements: • Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or postgraduate degree, or have graduated within the last two years, in the areas of: Audiovisual Communication, Graphic Design with a specialization in animation, Digital Arts, Film and Television, Multimedia Design, Digital Animation, or other related fields. • Applicants must be at least 18 years old. • Mastery of the working language of the UNICEF office in Chile: Spanish. Proficiency in another language will be an asset. • Have excellent academic performance demonstrated by recent records from the university or institution. • Do not have immediate relatives (e.g., father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office; and do not have other relatives in the line of authority to which the intern will report. • Additional consideration will be given to any past experience and work portfolio. For every childhood, you prove… UNICEF’s values ​​of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Responsibility, and Sustainability (CRITAs). To view our competency framework, visit here. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious, and ethnic origin, including people with disabilities, to apply to join the organization. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodations for staff with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions, or personal assistants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process and later in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy toward conduct inconsistent with the goals and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child protection principles. All selected candidates are expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous background and reference checks. Background checks will include verification of academic credentials and employment history. Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional information for a background check. To apply… In your cover letter, tell us briefly: 1. What are you studying? 2. What caught your attention about this internship opportunity? 3. What do you hope to learn and what do you hope to contribute if you are selected? Also, attach the following documents: •Updated CV (Including your contact information, residence and an emergency contact). •Portfolio of work or design samples. •If currently enrolled: Letter from the University introducing the candidate and a certificate of grades and/or academic performance. •If you have completed your degree in the last two years: Copy of your degree and a certificate of grades and/or academic performance. • Copy of your health insurance (Isapre, Fonasa, International Insurance, Accident Insurance, or similar) •Copy of your current ID card or passport. Observations: •Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will advance to the next stage of the selection process. •The selected candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (if applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire contract period. •Duration: 6 months •Remuneración: 300 usd •Modality: hybrid •Dedication: part-time

Advertised: 07 Jul 2025 Pacific SA Standard Time
Deadline: 21 Jul 2025 Pacific Standard Time

About the Organization

UNICEF is out to change the world for children vaccination by vaccination, blanket by blanket, biscuit by biscuit, book by book. In most of America, these things are considered completely ordinary. But in many parts of the developing world, they can save a child's life. UNICEF is unique among world organizations and unique among those working with young people. As a global movement, we use our authority to influence decision makers and diverse partners to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. In 155 countries and territories, UNICEF's field staff uses hard-won expertise to meet the challenges facing children and those who care for them. Our history has given us a profound understanding of development and the importance of child health, education, equality and protection in advancing humanity. All that we do helps children realize their full potential. In support of UNICEF's work, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF focuses on five major priorities: education, emergencies, HIV/AIDS, immunization and malnutrition.