Public Information Intern

Overview

The internship supports the Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section within the Department of Global Communications, focusing on digital campaigns and community engagement related to human rights and the commemoration of Nelson Mandela International Day.

Key Responsibilities

• - Conducting research on thematic issues related to the No To Hate digital campaign and Nelson Mandela International Day.
• - Assisting in drafting, formatting and editing original web site content, including graphics, photographs and videos.
• - Assisting in drafting social media and campaigns content and assets for the No To Hate digital campaign.
• - Assisting in planning and organizing events, including researching speakers, preparing invitations and promotional material, supporting the set up and logistics for events related to countering Hate Speech and Nelson Mandela Day.
• - Conducting internet research on thematic issues related to UN's principles and mandate, with a focus on hate speech and related human rights issues.
• - Assisting in producing, drafting, formatting, editing, and posting original web site content including news stories, graphics, photographs and video.
• - Assisting in producing social media content for social media accounts.
• - Assisting with planning and organization of lectures and events, including researching speakers, preparing invitations and promotional material.
• - Providing general office support (processing, drafting and finalizing correspondence and other communications; setting up and maintaining files/records, organizing meetings etc.)

Required Experience

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. Skills and experience in writing, social media and multimedia production are strongly desired.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet one of the following 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) in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

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