Communications Intern

Natasha Angel

1 month ago

Communications Intern: Strategic Contributions to PBSO’s Communications – New York, United States

The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) actively seeks a motivated Communications Intern UN for its Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO) in New York, USA. This truly offers an incredible opportunity; you can directly contribute strategic inputs to the PBSO’s vital communications and visibility strategy.

This unpaid, in-person, full-time internship (35 hours per week) runs for a duration of six months. Interns work on the United Nations premises in New York. The Public Information Officer in the Financing for Peacebuilding Branch (FPB) directly supervises interns. This role, therefore, allows independent work on substantive issues while supporting day-to-day office operations, truly offering a rich learning experience within a leading international organization.

Key Responsibilities of a Communications Intern

As a Communications Intern, you will contribute to various essential tasks, including:

Content Creation: You will assist in writing and editing short stories for the PBSO’s website.
Multimedia Production: You will support the production and editing of videos and other multimedia products.
Social Media Management: You will help manage key social media platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Data Visualization: You will assist in transforming complex research and data into compelling visuals.
General Support: You will provide comprehensive assistance to the communications team as assigned.

Beyond these core duties, the FPB branch actively encourages interns; thus, you can explore relevant training options from the wide range of courses available to UN staff at Headquarters. This, in turn, further enhances your professional development.

Remote Communications Intern

Qualifications for a Communications Intern

Applicants must meet specific academic requirements:

Educational Enrollment: For instance, you must enroll in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). Alternatively, you must enroll in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent).
Field of Study: Importantly, your field of study must closely relate to communications, public relations, international relations, or a relevant discipline.
Work Experience: You do not need professional work experience for this Communications Intern UN Programme.

Upon application, please indicate which of the above criteria you meet and attach proof. You will also provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Language Requirements

You must demonstrate fluency in spoken and written English for this internship. Knowledge of an additional UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish) provides a valuable asset.

Additional Information

The United Nations Secretariat deeply commits to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity within its staff; consequently, we strongly encourage female candidates to apply.

Important Notes for Applicants:

Regarding your application, you cannot serve as an intern if you have previously completed six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Common Systems.
Likewise, if you are a child, sibling, or son/daughter-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Common System, you do not qualify as an intern.
In your Motivational Statement, clearly indicate your desired internship start date (start and end dates remain flexible).
Your Motivational Statement must also include:
- The title of the degree you currently pursue.
- Your expected or actual graduation date.
- An explanation of why you are the best candidate for this specific internship.
- An explanation of your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme.
Ensure your online Personal History Profile includes all past work experiences, IT skills, and three professional references.

Intern Specific Details (Important – Please Read)

Please note that the United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Interns or their sponsoring institutions solely bear all costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses. Furthermore, interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the internship country may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should thoroughly discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

Apply here: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1753732897833

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Is this Communications Intern UN position paid? A: No, this remains an unpaid internship. The intern solely assumes all related costs for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses.
Q: What is the duration of this Communications Intern UN role? A: This Communications Intern UN position has an expected duration of six months.
Q: Is remote work an option for this Communications Intern UN position? A: No, this internship remains full-time and in-person at the United Nations premises in New York, USA.
Q: Do I need prior work experience to apply for this Communications Intern UN role? A: No, prior professional work experience is not a requirement for the UN Internship Programme. However, a closely related field of study remains necessary for this role.
Q: Can I apply if I’m still a student? A: Yes, applicants must currently enroll in, or have recently completed, a university degree program (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.).