Outreach/Social Media intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Information Service (UNIS) in Geneva serves as the voice of the UN Office at Geneva, informing the world about its role in multilateralism and diplomacy. UNIS engages with key audiences, particularly youth, through outreach activities and conveys the UN's official positions via various media channels, including social media.
Job Purpose
This unpaid internship within the Press and External Relations Section of UNIS Geneva offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the communication efforts of the United Nations. The intern will support the coordination and execution of the Graduate Study Programme and manage the @UNGeneva social media channels. This role involves content creation, performance analysis, media monitoring, and assisting with outreach activities, providing valuable experience in international public relations and digital communication within a multilateral setting.
Responsibilities
Assist in the planning, organization, execution, and evaluation of the Graduate Study Programme, including participant selection, correspondence, and document preparation using various software. Create engaging social media content for @UNGeneva channels, utilizing platforms like Adobe PremierPro, Canva, and Trello. Conduct regular analysis of social media performance and contribute to daily media monitoring of Swiss newspapers in multiple languages. Attend press briefings and significant UN events, such as human rights treaty body meetings and Human Rights Council sessions. Perform other tasks as assigned by the United Nations Information Service.
Work Experience
No prior work experience is required. However, applicants should list any experience in event organization and liaising with various counterparts. Experience in communications, particularly with outreach, event organization, or social media management, is highly desirable.
Skills
Social media content creation and analysis, event planning and organization, communication (written and oral), media monitoring, proficiency in Word, Excel, PDF, Canva, PPT, and Adobe PremierPro, Trello. Fluency in English and French.