Communications Intern (AI and Innovation)
Organizational Context
The Department of Global Communications (DGC) informs the public, civil society, and Member States with trusted information, communicating the UN story globally. This internship is within the Strategic Impact and Innovation Section of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG), focusing on integrating innovation and AI into departmental workflows and outcomes.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the Strategic Impact and Innovation Section in guiding the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the Department of Global Communications. The role will contribute to leading public messaging on AI, convening the UN Communications Group AI Lab, monitoring global AI communication trends, and piloting innovative content formats aligned with UN 2.0 principles. The intern will gain practical experience in AI governance, inter-agency coordination, and the application of AI in communications, contributing to the Department's strategic objectives and measurable outcomes.
Responsibilities
Support the monthly inter-agency UN Communications Group AI Lab meetings, including agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions. Document challenges, solutions, and pilot projects shared by participating agencies. Assist in researching sub-themes related to AI, such as content provenance and disclosure standards. Help maintain an inventory of DGC's AI use cases and projects, documenting challenges and opportunities for case studies. Log and analyze colleague inquiries regarding DGC's AI Guidelines, identifying recurring questions and areas for further guidance. Support research into emerging AI applications in communications. Assist in producing UN content to enhance visibility in Large Language Models (LLMs). Track developments in the AI landscape and new AI technologies affecting communications, preparing monthly trend digests.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this internship. However, applicants should possess training, education, coursework, or skills that would benefit the UN. Experience using AI and digital tools for communications, basic data skills, and an interest in AI ethics and creative communications are considered assets.
Skills
AI and digital tools for communications (e.g., LLM assistants, agentic AI tools), basic data skills (spreadsheets, analysis, visualization), interest in AI ethics and communications, creative communications, innovation, AI trends analysis, content production, research, note-taking, inter-agency coordination.