Socia Media Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Secretariat's Department of Global Communications seeks an intern for its Social Media Section in New York. This section is vital for managing the department's social media presence and integrating platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn into its overall communications strategy.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the Social Media Section of the Department of Global Communications by assisting in the creation, production, and dissemination of social media content. The intern will contribute to the department's communication efforts by researching, drafting, and editing content, monitoring social media analytics, and gathering content from events. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in social media management and digital communications within a global organization, contributing to the UN's outreach and engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include researching, compiling, drafting, and editing basic information for social media content production, often under tight deadlines. The intern will monitor and analyze social media statistics, gather content from special events, and assist in creating original content for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. Additionally, the role involves attending meetings as an observer, managing meeting agendas, drafting meeting notes, and supporting special projects as assigned. The intern will also be responsible for providing their own hardware, software, and internet connection.

Work Experience

Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, familiarity and/or professional experience with major social media platforms (X, Facebook, Threads, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) is desirable. Experience with digital photography, Canva, Trello, PowerPoint, or Adobe Photoshop is also considered a plus.

Skills

Social media content creation and editing, social media monitoring and analysis, digital photography, graphic design (Canva, Adobe Photoshop), project support, meeting management, and proficiency with major social media platforms.

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