Social Media Communications - Intern (Flexible)

Job Description

Work Location

• Flexible (Hybrid, all remote, or in-person)

Expected Duration

• 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

• The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time.
• Full-time internship working hours: 35 hours per week.
• Part-time internship working hours: 20 hours per week.
• The internship can be undertaken either remotely or in a hybrid arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States.
• Initial duration:
• • Full-time internship: 2 months
  • Part-time internship: 4 months
• Internships may be extended up to a maximum of 6 months, depending on the needs of the Division.
• Under the general supervision of the Public Information Officer, duties may include:
  • Create content for social media based on the monthly editorial calendar.
  • Update UNMAS social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.).
  • Assist in creating visuals for social media and digital platforms.
  • Create social media analytics reports.
  • Assist in creating and editing videos using Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
  • Assist with graphic design, photography, and photo editing.
  • Assist in monitoring media coverage of mine action and international relations issues.
  • Research, compile, draft, and edit information for media materials.
  • Liaise with public information focal points in UNMAS field programmes regarding various requests.
  • Assist in drafting and preparing background documents, reports, talking points, articles, presentations, etc.
  • Assist with organizing events, website management, and mailing public information materials.
  • Attend and summarize conferences and meetings.
  • Assist in maintaining databases.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

Qualifications/Special Skills

• Applicants must meet one of the following:
• • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
• Field of study must be closely related to the internship applied for.
• Good knowledge of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro.
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) is required.
• Must provide proof of academic enrolment or completion at a later stage.

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.
• Official UN languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Additional Information

• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Applicants who have already served six months as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems are ineligible.
• Applicants related to active staff members in a UN Common System are ineligible.
• Motivational Statement must include:
• • Title of degree currently pursued.
  • Graduation date (expected or completed).
  • Explanation of why the candidate is best suited for this internship.
  • Explanation of interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
• Complete online application required.
• Personal History Profile must include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.

Intern Specific Information

• Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
• Costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may require the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization.
• Successful candidates should discuss visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Deadline : Sep 17, 2025