Public Information Intern
Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section
岗位领域：传播媒体 工作性质：实习
学历要求：本科及以上 岗位职级：P1
工作地点：New York (United States) 截止日期：
岗位信息网址：https://www.unjobnet.org/jobs/detail/un-public-information-intern-88819939
职位描述
Public Information Intern
New
United Nations Secretariat (UN)
Department of Global Communications
Communication and AdvocacyGeneral SupportMedia and Public Relation
Closes 27 Sep 2026 23:59 EDT (UTC-4)
In your timezone: 2026年9月28日周一 11:59 (Asia/Hong_Kong) Employers can close earlier.
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Job Description
Work Location
In-person/ New York, USA
Expected duration
Expected duration is for 4-6 months, and the desired start date is 19 October 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Internship is in the Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section, which is part of the Outreach Division of the Department of Global Communications. The Department of Global Communications is responsible for informing the public, civil society and Member States with trusted information and communicating the UN story around the world through its global networks and United Nations Information Centres and Services. The Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section advances awareness and understanding of human rights-related issues through education, public engagement and advocacy, with a focus on promoting equality, combating discrimination and fostering respect for the dignity and rights of all people. As part of its mandate, the Section supports a range of United Nations outreach initiatives, including the Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery. Through partnerships with civil society, governments, educators and the private sector, the Section develops educational and communications materials, including events, exhibits, and digital materials, for use at United Nations Headquarters and in the field. The internship is for a minimum period of four months with an opportunity for extension up to six months and the expected start date is October 2026. This internship is UNPAID, in-person, and full-time (35 hours per week), and is based on the United Nations premises in New York, USA. This internship is designed to be full-time and in-person but can be adjusted based on the needs of the successful candidate to part-time (20 hours per week) and/or remote. Working under the supervision of a Public Information Officer, the intern will contribute to a project focused on enhancing educational, communications and digital outreach resources related to the work of the Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery, in the Human Rights and Outreach Programmes Section. As part of this project, the intern will: ？ Conduct research on thematic issues related to human rights, equality, anti-discrimination and United Nations outreach initiatives. ？ Contribute to the development of educational, communications and digital outreach products by drafting and editing website content, news stories, social media content and multimedia materials. ？ Research lectures, exhibitions, speakers, educational initiatives and outreach activities relevant to the project and synthesize findings for inclusion in project materials and resources. ？ Support the creation of audiovisual project deliverables through research, transcribing, and preparation of content for digital and social media platforms. Proficiency in video production and editing software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools), including captioning and basic motion graphics, is desirable. ？ Contribute to the development of decks and other presentations, designed for internal information. ？ Participate in project-related planning and coordination activities and contribute research, content and recommendations that support project events, lectures and outreach initiatives.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field 1. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. 2. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. 3. Applicants should have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams. 4. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views; 5. Skills and experience in writing, social media and multimedia production are strongly desired.
Languages
English and French are working languages of the UN Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
The United Nations does not financially remunerate interns. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. For internships in the United States of America, interns who are not United States citizens, permanent residents, or not currently in the United States on a nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a G-4 visa. If already in the United States of America on another non-immigrant visa status other than G-4, interns will be responsible for ensuring that they have a valid visa and, if required, employment authorization, allowing them to undertake the internship. For internships outside the United States, interns who are not citizens of the country, permanent residents, or not currently in the country's nonimmigrant visa status will be required to obtain a valid visa and work permit, allowing them to undertake the internship. The United Nations must ensure all applicants for an internship, regardless of citizenship or national origin, are authorized to work in the country where the internship will be undertaken, either remotely, hybrid, or on the UN-premise duty station. Before resuming an internship, the applicant must submit proof of visa and/or work authorization. Applicants who have previously served six months, in total, as an intern in one or more UN Entities in the UN Secretariat cannot be engaged as an intern. Applicants who are children, siblings, and sons or daughters-in-law (including stepchildren, half-siblings, or stepsiblings) of an active staff member in a UN Secretariat cannot be engaged as an intern.
Intern Specific text
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.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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