Digital Communications Intern

Organizational Context

The United Nations Secretariat's Department of Global Communications, specifically the Chinese Language Unit within the Social Media Section, is seeking an intern. This role supports the department's social media activities and platform integration, utilizing various social networking tools to communicate UN mandates and priorities to Chinese-speaking audiences.

Job Purpose

This internship aims to support the Chinese Language Unit in its social media operations. The intern will contribute to content creation, engagement, and analysis across Chinese-language platforms, including Weibo, Kuaishou, and Bilibili. The role is crucial for effectively communicating the UN's core priorities, such as the Sustainable Development Goals, to younger and broader audiences in the Chinese-speaking world, enhancing the department's digital outreach and communication efforts.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include researching, compiling, drafting, and editing basic information (text, images, videos, infographics) for Chinese social media content, often under tight deadlines. The intern will monitor and analyze social media statistics, including engagement metrics, audience analytics, and content performance. Duties also involve assisting with content creation by capturing highlights from UN events, developing engaging content tailored for specific Chinese platforms, and editing short-form and long-form video content. Additionally, the intern will attend meetings, manage agendas, draft meeting notes, and assist with special projects as assigned.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience with PC-based graphic design and video editing software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie, Adobe Premiere) are required. Additional knowledge of web and social media tools like Drupal, Canva, and Trello is considered an advantage.

Skills

Fluency in Chinese, strong analytical and writing abilities in Chinese, computer proficiency (MS Office), graphic design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), video editing software (iMovie, Adobe Premiere), web and social media tools (Drupal, Canva, Trello), content creation, social media monitoring and analysis, communication, teamwork, creativity.

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