Communications and digital outreach intern
Organizational Context
The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is a UN regional commission supporting sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. This internship is within the Communications and Knowledge Management Section (CKMS), under the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Programme Support. The intern will assist the CKMS team in enhancing the visibility of ESCAP's work.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the Communications and Knowledge Management Section (CKMS) at ESCAP in its mission to promote cooperation and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region. The intern will contribute to raising the visibility of ESCAP's initiatives among key stakeholders and the public through strategic communications and digital outreach. This role involves assisting with various communication tasks, including content creation, multimedia production, and social media engagement, tailored to the intern's background and skills. The position is designed to provide practical experience in communications within an international development context, supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Responsibilities
The intern will support the Communications and Knowledge Management Section (CKMS) by drafting and editing public information materials such as press releases, newsletters, brochures, and feature stories. Responsibilities include producing multimedia content for ESCAP's social media channels, such as podcasts, social media posts, infographics, short videos, and reels, and assisting with social media campaigns. The role also involves supporting photography and video production, including scriptwriting, filming, and post-production editing. Additionally, the intern will assist in managing the multimedia database, organizing public events, conducting background research for communication materials, and proposing new outreach initiatives to enhance ESCAP's visibility.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, applicants should possess good knowledge of standard software applications, including MS Office, social media platforms, and multimedia production tools. Experience or skills in content drafting, social media posting, graphic design (Adobe Creative Studio, Canva), or video editing (CapCut) are desirable.
Skills
Strategic communications, digital outreach, multimedia production (photo/video), content drafting and editing, social media management, podcast production, graphic design, video editing, research, event support, MS Office proficiency, social media applications.