About the role#
The Social Media Section of the Department of Global Communications manages the multilingual social media strategy for the United Nations. This role reports to the Associate Public Information Officer and supports the team in executing communications guidance and institutional messaging.
What you'll do#
- Research, compile, draft, and edit information for social media content.
- Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media performance.
- Support the creation of content for special events such as film screenings, concerts, and exhibits.
- Create original content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.
- Attend meetings as an observer, contribute to agendas, and draft meeting notes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in or completion of a graduate school program, or the final academic year of a bachelor’s degree.
- Fluency in English.
- Ability to interact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
- A keen interest in the work of the United Nations and commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
- Computer literacy in standard applications.
- Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, or Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
- Experience with digital photography and professional use of major social media platforms is helpful.
Location & details#
- This position is based in New York, NY.
- The work modality is hybrid.
- The duration is 3 to 6 months, beginning 4 November 2026.
- This is an unpaid internship.
About United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It consists of 193 Member States and focuses on maintaining global peace and security. The organization operates across areas including humanitarian assistance, human rights, and development. It is based in New York and employs over 67,000 people.
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