Social Media Intern

The Social Media Intern will assist the Social Media Section of the Department of Global Communications in devising, implementing and managing multilingual social media strategies. Responsibilities include researching, drafting, editing social media content, monitoring statistics, supporting content creation at events, and attending meetings as an observer.

Responsibilities

• Assist to research, compile, draft and edit basic information for social media content preparation and production under tight deadlines.
• Contribute to monitoring and analyzing statistics related to social media content.
• Support the creation of social media content at special events such as film screenings, concerts, and exhibits.
• Assist in the creation of original content for social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
• Attend meetings as an observer.
• Contribute to meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.

Requirements

• Applicants must 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 degree 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.
• A completed online application including Cover Note and Personal History Profile is required; incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• The Cover Note must include degree programme, graduation date, explanation of candidacy suitability, and interest in the UN Internship Programme.
• The Personal History Profile must include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references.
• Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants are not required to have professional work experience but must have a field of study closely related to the internship.
• Applicants must provide proof of academic status or degree completion.
• Familiarity with software programmes such as Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop or similar graphic design programmes is desirable.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in digital photography is desirable.
• Familiarity and professional experience with major social media platforms including X, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok is desirable.
• Interns must provide their own hardware, software, and internet connection to perform the internship remotely.

Skills

• Social Media Strategy
• Content Creation
• Social Media Monitoring
• Bilingual Communication
• Digital photography
• Graphic Design
• Canva
• Trello
• Power Point
• Adobe Photoshop
• Social Media Platforms
• Facebook
• Threads
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• TikTok
• Research
• Editing

Languages

English