Public Information Intern - Media Relations
Quick answer
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure is seeking a Public Information Intern - Media Relations for a 6-month internship in New York, NY, working remotely or in a hybrid setting, with responsibilities including media relations and strategic communication tasks.
- Role
- Public Information Intern - Media Relations
- Organization
- Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Assist with strategic communication and public outreach, specifically with media relations related tasks, including drafting responses to media inquiries, key messages, and sourcing content for the daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
What you'll do
- Assist with strategic communication and public outreach, specifically with media relations related tasks, including helping in drafting responses to media inquiries, key messages and in sourcing content for the daily press briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
- Assist with drafting and editing UN Peacekeeping communications products (e.g. articles, fact sheets, brochures, newsletters, correspondences, meeting notes and pitches) for internal and external audiences
- Assist with the planning, preparation and implementation of public events such as media briefings and press conferences and others related to UN Peacekeeping
- Assist with monitoring media to determine trends and to inform communications efforts, and circulating media monitoring reports
- Proactively contribute ideas for projects and media stories and pitches that will help to promote communications and build narrative on the work of UN Peacekeeping
- Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisor
What it takes
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
- Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree or equivalent)
- Proficient in standard word processing and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint or similar
- Be proficient in standard office automation equipment, scanner, printer, etc.
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs
- Relevant training in communications, event planning, public relations desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship can be undertaken either remotely outside the duty station or in a hybrid working arrangement at the UN Premise, New York, United States.
What is the compensation for the internship?
The internship is UNPAID and may be either full-time or part-time.
What are the key qualifications required?
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. Relevant training in communications, event planning, public relations is desirable.
How do I apply for the internship?
Interested candidates can apply through the provided link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=283444&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs-Department of Peace Operations-Shared Structure's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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