Strategic Communications Intern
Quick answer
The UNDPPA-DPO is hiring a Strategic Communications Intern for a 3-6 month period in New York, NY, focusing on developing and implementing strategic communications and outreach activities. The role is unpaid and requires strong communication skills and fluency in English, with knowledge of an additional UN language being an advantage.
- Role
- Strategic Communications Intern
- Organization
- UNDPPA-DPO - United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Strategic Communications Intern will work full-time in New York for a duration of 3-6 months, supporting the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) Branch of the UN. The intern will assist in developing and implementing strategic communications and outreach activities, drafting and editing various communication materials, and maintaining the DDR Branch's web presence.
What you'll do
- Support the development and implementation of the DDR Branch’s strategic communications and outreach activities
- Draft, edit, proofread and copy-edit communications and knowledge products
- Support the design and production of publications and other visual communications products
- Support the development and maintenance of the DDR Branch’s web presence
- Develop content for social media and other digital communications channels
- Assist with communications around events, conferences, workshops and campaigns
What it takes
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree
- Good knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams
- Ability to draft news articles and social media posts
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Knowledge of an additional UN language is an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in New York, NY, United States, and is a full-time in-person position.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required for this internship?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate program or final year of a bachelor's degree, have good knowledge of MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams, and be able to draft news articles and social media posts. Fluency in spoken and written English is required, and knowledge of an additional UN language is an advantage.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications should be submitted through the UNDPPA-DPO's application process, and candidates should ensure they meet the qualifications and provide proof of enrollment or completion of a relevant degree program.
Is the internship remote?
The internship is a full-time in-person position in New York, NY, United States.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNDPPA-DPO - United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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