Communication Internship, UNICEF China (for Chinese Nationals only), 6 months (on-site)
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. In China, UNICEF promotes policies and laws that better deliver on children's rights, working with the Government and partners to ensure development benefits reach the most impoverished children.
Job Purpose
The Communication Internship at UNICEF China aims to support the Communication Section in its mission to place the rights and well-being of disadvantaged children at the forefront of social, political, and economic agendas. This role will contribute to shifting public policies, investments, and legislation, fueling social engagement through campaigns and partnerships, and increasing resources for children. The intern will gain practical experience in creating communication materials, adapting global content for local contexts, and supporting advocacy efforts, ultimately contributing to UNICEF's goal of promoting the rights of every child.
Responsibilities
Support the production of engaging communication materials, including videos and graphics, tailored for young audiences. Adapt UNICEF’s global communication assets into Chinese versions that resonate with the local context and cultural nuances. Assist in in-house photo and video shooting and editing processes. Provide support for focus group discussions with children and young people prior to material publication, as needed. Monitor and track media and social media coverage related to UNICEF and children's issues. Aid in the management of UNICEF’s visual image archives and the creation of photo captions. Contribute to the planning and content development for UNICEF’s advocacy campaigns. Offer professional support on other communication-related tasks as required, to inform the country team, media, and partners. The intern will also gain hands-on experience in multimedia storytelling, contribute to advocacy campaigns, build professional communication expertise, and strengthen skills in both English and Chinese, including translation and drafting social media posts.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this internship, but prior experience or demonstrated interest in communications, content creation, or working with children's rights would be beneficial.
Skills
Content creation (video & graphics), Adaptation of communication materials, Photo/video shooting and editing, Media and social media monitoring, Archive management, Campaign planning and content development, Multimedia storytelling, Advocacy support, Professional communication skills, Translation, Drafting social media posts, Understanding of UNICEF's programming and values