Public Information Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations Department of Global Communications is hiring a mid-level Public Information Officer in Vienna, responsible for social media strategy and campaign management, with a focus on French-language content.
- Role
- Public Information Officer
- Organization
- Department of Global Communications, United Nations
- Location
- VIENNA
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Public Information Officer is responsible for devising, implementing, and managing the multilingual social media strategy of the Department, ensuring the promotion of priority issues and major events through social media platforms.
What you'll do
- Ensure implementation of social media activities to promote priority issues and major events
- Monitor, manage, and engage on UN global social platforms in French
- Oversee daily messaging and outreach on UN global social platforms in French
- Analyze social media impact and trends to ensure an agile approach
- Participate in the development and implementation of social media strategies for campaigns
- Provide guidance to more junior staff and interns
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public administration or related area
- Experience managing professional social media presence for a company or organization in an international setting in French
- Experience implementing global social media campaigns in French
- Experience producing professional social media assets for French-language audiences
- Experience analyzing social media insights in an international setting, and monitoring and reporting on social media trends
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Vienna, Austria.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, five years of relevant experience, and experience in managing social media presence and implementing campaigns in French.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN's online recruitment platform, inspira, by the deadline of August 30, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as Vienna, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Global Communications, United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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