Socia Media Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Secretariat's Department of Global Communications (DGC) seeks an intern for its Social Media Section. This section manages the department's multilingual social media strategy, aligning with DGC's communication priorities and policies. The intern will support the Associate Public Information Officer, contributing to the UN's global outreach efforts.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to provide practical experience in social media management within a global communications context. The intern will assist in researching, drafting, and editing content for various social media platforms, contributing to the UN's online presence. Key contributions include monitoring social media analytics, supporting content creation for events, and developing original posts for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. This role offers exposure to international communications and the opportunity to develop skills in digital content production and analysis, supporting the Department of Global Communications' strategic objectives.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist in researching, compiling, and editing information for social media content production, often under tight deadlines. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing social media statistics to gauge content performance. The role involves supporting the creation of engaging social media content for special events, such as film screenings and exhibits. Additionally, the intern will help develop original content for key social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn. The position also requires attending meetings as an observer, contributing to meeting agendas, and drafting meeting notes, thereby supporting the operational efficiency of the Social Media Section.
Work Experience
Professional work experience is not required for this internship. However, applicants should have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and its Charter. Familiarity with major social media platforms (X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and experience in taking digital photographs are desirable.
Skills
Social media content creation and editing, social media monitoring and analysis, research, writing, digital content development, familiarity with major social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn), computer literacy, interest in UN work, cross-cultural communication.