Social Media & Multimedia Production Intern
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global knowledge frontier organization dedicated to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Within its Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS), the Healthy Planet Hub integrates environmental efforts across nature, climate, and energy. The Food Systems team, part of this Hub, focuses on transforming food and agricultural commodity systems globally to be sustainable, resilient, and equitable, supporting over 140 countries.
Job Purpose
This internship supports the UNDP Food Systems Team's communication efforts, focusing on social media and multimedia production. The role is crucial for developing and implementing communication strategies across various initiatives, aiming to enhance the visibility and impact of the team's work on transforming global food systems. By creating engaging content for platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube, the intern will contribute to raising awareness about sustainable food systems, supporting UNDP's mission to achieve the SDGs and promote resilient, equitable, and environmentally sound development. This position offers a practical learning experience in communications within an international development context.
Responsibilities
The intern will assist in creating communications content for UNDP Food Systems' social media channels, specifically LinkedIn and YouTube. This includes designing visuals, social media cards, and infographics using tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. A key responsibility involves editing and producing video content, including reels, recap videos, and event highlights, based on provided briefs. The role also entails formatting and designing various communications materials, and assisting in the preparation of presentations, briefing notes, meeting minutes, and reports. Furthermore, the intern will support the execution of communication campaigns and strategies across different channels and provide assistance with internal communications reporting and products, alongside other ad hoc tasks.
Work Experience
Required experience includes proficiency in the MS Office package, excellent communication, writing, and editing skills, and strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks under deadlines. Familiarity with LinkedIn and social media platforms is essential. Experience in communications, content creation, social media management, video editing, multimedia production, and graphic design tools (Adobe Suite, Canva) is highly desirable. Familiarity with Mailchimp and AI creative tools is considered an asset.
Skills
Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of LinkedIn and social media platforms. Experience with graphic design tools (Adobe Suite, Canva). Experience in video editing and multimedia production. Familiarity with Mailchimp or other newsletter platforms is an asset. Experience with AI creative tools is an asset.