About the role#
The United Nations is seeking a Public Information Intern for the Civil Society and Academic Impact Section within the Department of Global Communications. This role supports the UN Academic Impact initiative, which connects higher education institutions with the United Nations to advance goals such as human rights, sustainability, conflict resolution, and access to education. The position is based in New York and is available for up to two candidates.
What you'll do#
- Research thematic issues related to UN Academic Impact principles, including the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Analyze and develop membership databases to identify audience characteristics by region and discipline.
- Produce short articles and graphics for the website, LinkedIn account, and newsletter.
- Assist in planning lectures and events, including researching speakers and preparing promotional materials.
- Review content performance using analytics and present findings to the team.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate program, or the final year of an undergraduate degree in journalism, communications, media studies, filmmaking, international relations, or a related field.
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams.
- Ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and a willingness to engage with differing viewpoints.
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of another UN official language is a plus.
- Strong skills in writing, social media, and multimedia production are highly desired.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, NY, United States.
- Term: Winter 2027 (expected duration of 4-6 months).
- Modality: On-site or remote options available.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid, full-time position.
About United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It consists of 193 Member States and focuses on maintaining global peace and security. The organization operates across areas including humanitarian assistance, human rights, and development. It is based in New York and employs over 67,000 people.
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