Media and Communication - Intern

Job Description

Work Location

• Geneva, Switzerland

Expected Duration

• 4–6 months

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section, the intern will contribute to the activities of the Information Unit in the following areas:

• Designing engaging visuals, including videos, animated clips, photo montages, quote cards, posters, infographics, brochures, and other content for social media and the website
• Daily media monitoring and dissemination of news about UNECE (all languages, all online media, using Meltwater, Factiva, and web searches)
• Preparing monthly and ad-hoc reports on UNECE press coverage for senior management
• Photo coverage of meetings and events
• Drafting, scheduling, and posting content on UNECE accounts (X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), including use of Hootsuite
• Preparing and distributing the UNECE weekly newsletters in English (via LinkedIn)
• Assisting with research, fact-checking, and drafting news stories and other communications content
• The intern is expected to work in the office

Qualifications / Special Skills

Education

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
  • Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s or equivalent)
  • Have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within one year of graduation
• Be computer literate in standard software applications
• Have experience and background in graphic design and video editing
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
• Ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, showing tolerance and understanding

Work Experience

• No professional work experience is required for the internship programme

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required
• Fluency in another official UN language is desirable (preferably French or Russian)

Additional Information

Assessment

• Written test in English with practical communication-related tasks
• Work location: Intern is expected to work in the UNECE office in Geneva, Switzerland

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 sponsoring institutions
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization
• Successful candidates should discuss specific visa requirements before accepting the internship

Deadline : Dec 12, 2025