Communications and Multimedia Intern (Video Production)

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) seeks a creative and motivated intern to contribute to the production of high-quality video and multimedia content supporting storytelling, digital engagement, and visibility of regional marine and coastal initiatives. The internship is located at the Nairobi Convention in the UNEP/Ecosystems Division office in Nairobi, Kenya, supporting the Convention’s programmes, projects, and reporting mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, research, scripting and storyboarding of video and multimedia content for campaigns, events and digital platforms
• Film and edit video content, including interviews, event highlights, short documentaries, testimonials and human-interest stories
• Produce short-form multimedia content tailored for digital and social media platforms, including Instagram, LinkedIn, X and Facebook
• Edit and package multimedia materials by adding subtitles, graphics, transitions, sound design and other visual elements to enhance accessibility and audience engagement
• Support the development of visual storytelling products that showcase programme results, project impacts, regional initiatives and partner engagement
• Assist in producing communication and multimedia materials for key events, including the Twelfth Conference of Parties (COP12) and the Nairobi Convention’s 40th anniversary activities
• Collaborate with technical and programme teams to translate scientific, environmental and policy content into clear, compelling and audience-friendly visual narratives
• Support the organization, cataloging, and maintenance of video, photo and multimedia archives
• Assist in uploading and updating website and other digital content with approved multimedia materials
• Provide support to other communication, outreach, and visibility activities of the Secretariat, as required

Requirements

• 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)
• Have graduated with a university degree in film production, multimedia, communications, journalism, digital media, media production, visual arts or a related field
• Demonstrate pleasant interpersonal skills
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views
• Has a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and has a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience
• A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required
• Experience in video production, filming, editing and multimedia storytelling through academic work, internships, freelance assignments, volunteer work or personal projects is desirable
• Submission of a portfolio or showreel demonstrating relevant video production and editing skills is highly desirable

Skills

• Video Production
• Video Editing
• Multimedia Storytelling
• Film Production
• Digital Media
• Media Content Production
• Visual Arts
• Content Creation
• Portfolio Development
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Interpersonal Skills

Languages

English