Human Rights Intern: Communications and Media Relations
Quick answer
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in New York is seeking an intern to support communications and media relations efforts, with duties including drafting articles and social media posts, researching human rights issues, and assisting with events. The internship is unpaid and lasts 3-4 months.
- Role
- Human Rights Intern: Communications and Media Relations
- Organization
- Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Location
- New York, United States
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Human Rights Intern will support the UN Human Rights Office in New York by drafting articles and social media posts, researching human rights issues, maintaining media lists, conducting media monitoring, assisting with events, and more.
What you'll do
- Drafting website articles and social media posts
- Researching current human rights issues to aid media and public information outreach
- Maintaining and updating media mailing lists
- Conducting media monitoring and compiling media clippings of news coverage
- Assisting with preparation of material for press conferences
- Assist in setting up and running events, especially around Human Rights Day
What it takes
- Enrolled in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme or graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent)
- Fluency in spoken and written English is required
- Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage
- Field of study related to communications, media relations, law, political science, international relations, social sciences
What you'll bring
How we treat you
None, internship is not financially remunerated.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in New York, United States.
Is this a remote position?
No, it requires on-site presence at the UN Office in New York.
What is the compensation for this internship?
This is an unpaid internship. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal until July 27, 2026.
What qualifications are required for this internship?
Applicants must be enrolled in a final year of university or graduate school and have fluency in English. A field of study related to communications, media relations, law, political science, international relations, social sciences is preferred.
How to apply
Apply directly on Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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