Intern - Public Information
Organizational Context
The internship is within the Web Services Section of the News and Media Division, Department of Global Communications. This section is responsible for the design, development, maintenance, and support of the UN's public website, www.un.org, and related sub-sites. The role offers flexible work location, with an expected duration of 3-6 months.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the development of a new, scalable, data-driven website. The intern will contribute to both back-end and front-end tasks, assisting with automated web data collection, developing JavaScript features, and participating in version-controlled collaboration. The role also involves content formatting, layout optimization, visual integration, and light video editing, utilizing various web and multimedia tools. This experience will provide practical exposure to web development within a global communications context, contributing to the UN's online presence.
Responsibilities
Support the development of a new, scalable, data-driven website by contributing to back-end and front-end tasks. Assist with automated web data collection using Python and Scrapy. Develop JavaScript-based front-end features and user interactions. Participate in version-controlled collaboration using Git. Assist in content formatting, layout optimization, and integration of visuals like graphics, photos, and videos. Provide support for light video editing, including subtitles and audio, or creation of short clips. Utilize web and multimedia tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, WordPress, or Drupal.
Work Experience
No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, a field of study closely related to the internship is necessary. Familiarity with standard software applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, and Teams, is expected. Experience with web-related tools is desirable.
Skills
Web development (back-end and front-end), Python, Scrapy, JavaScript, Git, content formatting, layout optimization, visual integration, video editing, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, WordPress, Drupal, standard software applications (MS Word, Excel, Teams).