Media Relations - Public Information Intern (Flexible)

Job Description

Work Location

• Flexible: hybrid, fully remote, or in-person

Expected Duration

• 6 months
• Desired start date: 24 November 2025 or earlier

Duties and Responsibilities

• The internship duration is six (6) months, and it is unpaid.
• It may be full-time (35 hours/week) or part-time (20 hours/week).
• The internship may be conducted remotely, in a hybrid format, or in-person at the UN Premises in New York, United States.
• Interns will work under the supervision of the Public Information Officer, Strategic Communications Section (SCS), Department of Peace Operations (DPO).

About the Department of Peace Operations (DPO):

• DPO serves as a center of excellence for peace operations, leading efforts to prevent, respond to, and manage conflict and sustain peace in countries where UN peace operations are deployed.
• It also supports other UN entities on peace and security issues.

About the Strategic Communications Section:

• The SCS strengthens communication and media relations for UN Peacekeeping, in line with its mandate to enhance public outreach and media engagement.
• The intern will assist in drafting media responses, developing key messages, supporting press briefings, and creating multimedia and digital content for peacekeeping communication campaigns.
• Tasks will also include supporting public events, drafting publications, monitoring media trends, and generating creative ideas for communication products.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support the Strategic Communications Section in media relations and public outreach, including:
• • Drafting responses to media inquiries and key messages.
  • Assisting in sourcing content for the daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
• Assist in developing design, multimedia products, and stories for digital platforms such as the UN Peacekeeping website, Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, Medium, and Instagram.
• Draft and edit UN Peacekeeping publications, including fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, correspondence, pitches, and donor updates.
• Support planning and implementation of campaigns and events (e.g., exhibitions, high-level meetings, screenings, workshops).
• Monitor media coverage and trends, prepare internal daily media monitoring reports, and provide analysis to inform communications strategy.
• Contribute creative ideas for projects and media stories that promote UN Peacekeeping’s work and strengthen public understanding.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Special Skills
Applicants must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
• (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).

Additional requirements:

• No professional work experience is required, but the field of study must be closely related to the internship.
• Proof of enrolment or completion must be submitted with the application.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and familiarity with standard office equipment (scanner, printer, etc.) are required.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills are essential, with openness to diverse perspectives.
• Training or coursework in communications, event planning, or public relations is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an advantage.

Additional Information

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to gender balance (50/50) and geographical diversity.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The UN does not financially remunerate interns.
• All travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• For internships in the United States, non-U.S. citizens or residents must obtain a G-4 visa or ensure valid work authorization.
• For internships conducted outside the United States, interns must obtain the appropriate visa and work permit.
• The UN must verify that all interns, regardless of nationality, are authorized to work from the country where they will undertake the internship (whether remote, hybrid, or on-site).
• Proof of visa and/or work authorization must be submitted before the internship begins.

Restrictions:

• Applicants who have previously served six months in total as a UN intern (across any UN entity) cannot be re-engaged.
• Applicants who are children, siblings, or in-laws (including step-relatives) of active UN staff members are ineligible.

Application Requirements:
In your Motivational Statement, include:

• Title of your current degree.
• Graduation date (actual or expected).
• Explanation of why you are the best candidate for this internship.
• Description of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.

In your Personal History Profile (PHP), include:

• All relevant past experiences.
• IT skills.
• Three references.

Internship Conditions

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or residents of the country where the internship takes place must obtain the appropriate visa or work authorization.
• Successful candidates should confirm visa and work requirements before accepting the offer.

Deadline : Nov 10, 2025