Media and Communication Intern
Geneva
Type
Internship
Organisation
UNECE - United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
12/12/25
Application Deadline
Duration
4-6 Mo.
Language
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Fluency in another official UN language is desirable, preferably French or Russian.
Open to
Written test in English with practical communication-related tasks
Financial
-
Description
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Section, the intern will contribute to the activities of the Information Unit in the following areas: - Designing engaging visuals – e.g. videos, animated clips, photo montage, quote cards, posters, infographics, brochures and other types of content – for use on social media and website - Daily media monitoring and dissemination of news about UNECE (all languages, all on-line media, use of Meltwater, Factiva and news searches on the web); Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc reports on the press coverage about UNECE that are distributed to senior management - Photo coverage of meetings and events - Drafting, scheduling and posting of content of UNECE accounts on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube (including through Hootsuite social media management tool) - Preparing and distributing the UNECE weekly newsletters in English (via LinkedIn) - Assisting with research and fact checking, as well as drafting of news stories and other communications content The intern is expected to work in the office.
Responsibilities
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
Requirements
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.