Multimedia intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Geneva seeks three Multimedia Interns for its Communications and External Relations team. This team produces diverse communication materials to promote UNCTAD's work. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and based in Geneva for six months, requiring the intern to be supervised by a senior colleague.
Job Purpose
This internship aims to support the Communications and External Relations (CER) team at UNCTAD in Geneva by assisting with the creation and dissemination of multimedia content. The intern will contribute to UNCTAD's mission of informing the public about its initiatives through engaging and accurate materials. This role provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in multimedia production, content creation for various platforms, and event coverage, while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. The intern's work will help enhance UNCTAD's outreach and public awareness efforts, ensuring its message reaches a global audience effectively.
Responsibilities
Assist in the creation, editing, and production of multimedia content, including videos, podcasts, infographics, and social media posts for UNCTAD's platforms. Support live event coverage through photography, videography, and audio recording. Undertake editing and post-production of multimedia assets using relevant software. Contribute to social media engagement by creating content and supporting digital campaigns. Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate multimedia outputs. Maintain and archive multimedia assets. Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions for content development. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Experience
No professional work experience is required for this internship. However, a strong academic background in a relevant field is necessary. Familiarity with social media platforms and trends is beneficial. The ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds is also important.
Skills
Multimedia content creation (video, audio, infographics), editing and post-production, social media content creation and management, photography, videography, audio recording, Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects), Canva, strong communication (written and verbal English), cultural sensitivity.