UNESCO Internship – Communications and Public Engagement

Internship at UNESCO : Communications and Public Engagement

Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the various projects of the Division and help assure visibility is given to all the Organization’s activities across multiple platforms, digital and traditional.

Desirable Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Translation, Intellectual Property Law, Environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  
• Competency in photoshop.
  
• Knowledge of Drupal.
• Strong writing skills.
• Creativity, attention to detail.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of another UN official language (Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese).

Required qualifications

Age:

• You must be at least 20 years old to apply.

Academic qualifications:

• At the time of your application to the internship programme:
• You should be currently enrolled AND on the 3rd (third) year or final year of your Bachelor’s degree;

OR

• You should be currently enrolled in your second university degree, Master’s or PhD degree or equivalent;

OR

• You should have finished your Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree within the last 12 months (date of completion as indicated in diploma).
• Applicants in technical/vocational assignments must be enrolled in a specialized technical/vocational institution and must have reached the last year of their studies, or have recently graduated (within the last 12 months) from their school or institution.  

Languages:

• You should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or French. A working knowledge of the other language (English or French) is an asset, and may be required for internships in secretarial and assistantship assignments at the Headquarters.

Computer skills:

• You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.

Team player:

• You should be able to work well in a team and adapt to an international working environment.

Communication skills:

• You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Learning Objectives

• Use of design software
  
• Knowledge of project management and UNESCO actions.
• Use of Content Management
• Handling Press relations
• Application of communication techniques
• Advanced web architecture
• Strengthen writing skills
• Build up interpersonal skills in a multicultural environment.
• Teamwork.

Competences (Core / Managerial)

• Communication (C)
• Accountability (C)
• Results focus (C)
• Teamwork (C)
• Professionalism (C).
• Innovation (C)
• Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
• Planning and organizing (C).

The work entrusted falls into one or more of the following domains:

Press: 

• Preparation of content to the press; sending of press releases; update of mailing lists.
• Support for special on-site events. 
• Translation of press releases and media advisories.
• Preparation of daily press briefings.

Social media:

• Assist in editorial scheduling of social media assets, and social media analytics. 
• Assist in graphic design for social media and other digital platforms. 
• Assist in on-site interview filming and postproduction.
• Assist in the creation of newsletters.
• Assist in preparation for communication and social media campaigns. 
• Assist in drafting and translation or editing of social media assets.

Web:

• Upload of content on the website or other content management tools, such as Trello, etc.
• Summary/analytical tasks, assessing audience and communications impact.
• Support the creation of appropriate SEO reports.
• Assist in the creation of new websites. 
• Translation or editing of contents.
• Assist in the drafting of technical and editorial documentation.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the Web ecosystem (knowledge of programming languages and sysops skills are required).
• Web mastering, editing and graphic design.

Photo: 

• Participate in shooting and post-production.
• Organize and catalogue images.

Publishing and Branding: 

• Contribute to projects linked to promoting the UNESCO brand.
• Assistance on IPR issues including open access, co-publishing and licensing agreements as well as responding to permissions requests.
• Provide editorial and technical assistance on publication projects.
• Supporting the internal quality control process including checking author contracts as part of ISBN process.
• Help in photo research and sourcing for publications and brochures.

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Duty Station : Headquarters
Type of contract : Internship
Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months
Recruitment open to : External Candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30 June 2026