Intern - Public Information

This internship position is located at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Tehran, within the Department of Global Communications. The intern will assist with public information outreach, media monitoring, content drafting, video editing, media outreach, event organization, and general support to public information activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monitoring the media for news stories of interest to the UNO/UN.
• Assist in performing research, drafting and/or updating content for public information outreach and advocacy.
• Assist in recording, editing and subtitling videos.
• Assist with media outreach, including distribution of press releases and information materials to mass media and civil society organizations.
• Assist in organizing activities for planned and ad hoc UNO/UN events such as round tables, conferences, and Model UNs.
• Assist with general support to overall public information activities and meetings.
• Assist with news stories.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Applicants must have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• No professional work experience is required for participation in the programme.
• Applicants must provide proof of their degree programme status or completion.
• Fluency in English and Persian/Farsi is required.

Skills

• Public Information and Outreach
• Media Monitoring
• Content Drafting
• Video Editing
• Media Outreach
• Event Organization
• Standard Software Applications
• Cross-Cultural Communication

Languages

English, Persian/Farsi