Social Media Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva acts as the voice of the UN Office at Geneva, informing the world about Geneva's role in multilateralism and diplomacy. UNIS Geneva engages key audiences, particularly youth, through outreach activities and conveys the UN's official positions via various media channels, including social media.

Job Purpose

This internship supports the Press and External Relations Section of UNIS Geneva. The Social Media Intern will assist in planning, creating, and curating daily social media content across multiple platforms. This role involves gathering and editing multimedia information, monitoring news, and contributing to the UN's online presence to inform global audiences about UN activities and its role in diplomacy and multilateralism.

Responsibilities

Plan, create, and curate daily social media content using Trello Boards and maintain editorial calendars. Collect and edit multimedia information from various departments. Monitor sources for relevant news and information concerning the UN. Edit and subtitle news videos using Adobe Premiere Pro, and create visuals using tools like Canva or Adobe Photoshop. Attend press conferences and events to gather content, including photos and videos. Draft posts for X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Research trends, monitor social media accounts, and respond to follower inquiries. Conduct weekly and monthly analytics reporting using Excel and Google Looker Studio. Summarize press briefings and draft press releases. Contribute to daily media monitoring of Swiss newspapers.

Work Experience

No prior work experience is strictly required. However, candidates should highlight any relevant training, education, coursework, or practical skills, especially in communication, social media campaigns, and photo/video editing software.

Skills

Social media content creation and curation, multimedia editing (video and visual), social media analytics, content planning, event coverage (photo/video), drafting posts, trend research, media monitoring, proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, and Google Looker Studio.

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