Multimedia intern

Job Description

Work Location: Geneva

Expected duration: These positions are in person, for a period of six months.

There are 2 starting dates, first on 01/06/2026 and second period starting on 15/11/2026. Kindly indicate in your cover letter your preferred start date.

Duties and Responsibilities

These internship positions (2) are located in the Communications and External Relations (CER), Office of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in Geneva, Switzerland.

The CER team is responsible for producing a wide array of communication materials to promote the work of UNCTAD, including news articles, videos, infographics, brochures, booklets, webpages, and social media content, as well as other outreach materials aimed at raising awareness about the organization’s initiatives.

The United Nations Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time. Interns are expected to work five days per week (40 hours). For those undertaking in-person internships, a valid visa and medical insurance coverage in Switzerland for the duration of the internship is required. All costs related to travel, accommodation, medical insurance, and living expenses must be borne by the intern.

The position is based in Geneva and the intern will work under the supervision of a senior colleague. The intern will assist with various multimedia and communication-related tasks, contributing to UNCTAD’s mission to disseminate accurate and impactful content to the public.

These positions are in person, for a period of six months.

There are 2 starting dates, first on 01/06/2026 and second period starting on 15/11/2026. Kindly indicate in your cover letter your preferred start date.

The intern’s primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the creation, editing, and production of multimedia content (videos, podcasts, infographics, social media posts) for UNCTAD’s platforms.
• Supporting live coverage of events and conferences through photography, videography, and audio recording.
• Assisting in editing and post-production of multimedia content using Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Canva.
• Contributing to social media by creating engaging content and supporting digital campaigns.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely multimedia outputs.
• Assisting with archiving multimedia assets and maintaining a multimedia library.
• Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions for content ideas.
• Other related duties as required.

More generally, interns shall:

1. Observe all applicable rules, regulations, instructions, procedures and directives of the Organization notwithstanding their status as described in section 5 of the UN Internship Programme Administrative Instructions ST/AI/2020/1.
2. Provide the receiving departments/offices with a copy of all materials prepared by them during the internship. The UN shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material which bears a direct relation to or is made in consequence of, the services provided under the internship. At the request of the UN, the interns shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to the UN in compliance with the requirements of the applicable law.
3. Respect the impartiality and independence required of the UN and of the receiving department/office and shall not seek or accept instructions regarding the services performed under the internship agreement from any Government or from any authority external to the UN;
4. Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the receiving department/office, they may not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or any other external source any information which has become known to them by reason of their association with the UN or the receiving department/office, that they know or ought to have known has not been made public. They may not use any such information without the written authorization of the appropriate official, and such information may never be used for personal gain. These obligations also apply after the end of the internship with the UN.
5. Refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on the UN or on the receiving department/office and will not engage in any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the UN.

Qualifications/special skills

A University degree in the area of media, communications, graphic design and/or multimedia arts, journalism, marketing, public relations, international studies, photography or closely related field is required.

For this position the following skills are desirable:

• Proficiency in multimedia tools and design software and standard video such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, etc.).
• Strong interest in multimedia production, including video, audio, and social media content creation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in English. Knowledge of French or other UN languages is an asset.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and trends (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.).

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or PhD Programme, or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

Fluency spoken and written in English is required. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Additional Information

ASSESSMENT: Candidates will be assessed based on their Personnel History Profiles (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted for further assessment. A complete online application (Cover Letter and Personal History profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The cover letter must include:

• Title of degree.
• Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme, if not yet graduated).
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in.
• Explain why you are the best candidate for the internship position.

In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three (3) references. Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

SPECIAL NOTICE:

This profile is for the sole purpose of the Internship Programme of the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development. There should be no expectation of employment within the UN after the internship.

Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, positions at the professional level and above carrying international recruitment status in the Secretariat for a period of six months following the end of their internship.

Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations. Applicants who are otherwise related to a staff member may be engaged as interns, provided that they are neither assigned to the same work unit as such staff member nor placed under the direct or indirect supervision of such staff member.

DEADLINE: March 16, 2026