News Writing / Reporting - Public Information Intern - News and Content - Chinese

Organizational Context

The Department of Global Communications, within the UN Secretariat, operates as a multimedia service promoting UN ideals. The Chinese Unit, News Section II, News and Content Branch, produces news, features, audio, video, and multimedia content in nine languages for global media. This internship is based in New York or remote.

Job Purpose

This internship offers hands-on experience in a multilingual UN newsroom, focusing on producing news, feature stories, short-form videos, and multimedia content for Chinese-speaking audiences. The role contributes to the Department of Global Communications' mission of promoting UN ideals worldwide. Interns will gain practical skills in news drafting, translation, content creation, and editorial processes within a dynamic international environment, supporting the Unit's output across various media platforms.

Responsibilities

Draft Chinese news articles by integrating and translating information from UN reports, press releases, and official statements. Translate English video scripts, captions, and editorial content into Chinese. Proofread and fact-check Chinese-language content for accuracy before publication. Conduct background research and assist with editorial planning. Support the production of videos, social media content, and multimedia storytelling projects. Conduct interviews and assist with field reporting assignments. Film and edit short-form videos for social media. Assist with audience engagement and outreach activities. Participate in editorial meetings and contribute story ideas. Perform other assigned duties.

Work Experience

No specific work experience is explicitly required, but the internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in news production, content creation, and multimedia storytelling for Chinese-speaking audiences. Desired experience includes video shooting/editing, independent interviewing, multimedia content production, and understanding social media trends.

Skills

News drafting, Translation (English to Chinese), Proofreading, Fact-checking, Research, Editorial planning, Video production, Social media content creation, Multimedia storytelling, Interviewing, Field reporting, Video filming and editing, Audience engagement, Digital storytelling, Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel or similar).

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