Intern - Periodista/Community Manager

UN Secretariat; Santiago; On-site; CLP 8,736,000 - 13,104,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in Santiago offers an internship within the Public Information Unit to join the journalistic–community manager team.

You will support content creation aligned with ECLAC's work plan and gain hands-on experience in information dissemination and public relations within an international organization.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in final year of a first-cycle university degree or completed one.
• Desirable fields: Journalism, Social Communication, or Audiovisual Communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Public Information Unit in producing journalistic and community management content.
• Assist in the creation of inputs that form part of ECLAC's overall work plan.
• Contribute to dissemination of information and public engagement.
• Participate in daily activities of the journalistic–community manager team.
• Ensure content aligns with ECLAC's communication objectives and standards.

Skills

Journalism

Community management

Spanish

Public relations

English (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism / Social Communication

Master's degree or higher (preferred)

Job description

Organizational context:

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations, established to contribute to the economic and social development of the region. Its mission includes policy design, monitoring, and evaluation, alongside providing advisory services and training to governments. This internship is within the Public Information Unit in Santiago, Chile.

Job purpose:

This internship within the Public Information Unit of ECLAC in Santiago offers an opportunity to join the journalistic-community manager team. The intern will support the Unit in producing content that aligns with ECLAC's work plan. The role is designed to provide practical experience in information dissemination and public relations within a UN regional commission. The duration of the internship is expected to be between two to six months, depending on the office's needs. This position contributes to ECLAC's mission of fostering development and cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean through effective communication and information sharing.

Responsibilities:

Support the Public Information Unit in producing journalistic and community management content. Assist in the creation of inputs that form part of ECLAC's overall work plan. Contribute to the Unit's efforts in disseminating information and engaging with the public. Participate in the daily activities of the journalistic-community manager team. Ensure that all content produced aligns with ECLAC's communication objectives and standards. This role involves hands-on experience in content creation and public outreach within an international organization.

Education:

Applicants must be enrolled in their final year of a first-cycle university degree program (e.g., Bachelor's degree) or have completed one. Alternatively, applicants can be enrolled in or have completed a postgraduate program (e.g., Master's or higher). Desirable fields of study include Journalism, Social Communication, or Audiovisual Communication.

Work experience:

Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, it is essential that their field of study is closely related to the type of internship they are applying for. Practical experience in journalism or community management is beneficial but not mandatory.

Skills:

Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish is required. Knowledge of English is desirable. Skills in journalism and community management are essential for this role. Ability to support content creation and public information efforts.