Global Digital Communications Intern: Design & Web

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UNODET is offering an internship to support its visual communications and digital presence. The role involves designing assets for social media and websites, updating content, and ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a UN context under supervision. The ideal candidate is a design/communications student or graduate with English fluency and an interest in digital storytelling, web design, and content management.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in graduate program or has a university degree in design, communications, marketing, or related field.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
• Experience or strong interest in graphic design, web design, and digital storytelling.
• Familiarity with content management systems, HTML, and CSS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and preparing visual assets for social media, websites, events, and publications using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Canva.
• Support the production of digital publications and communications materials, ensuring brand consistency and accessibility.
• Update website content, layouts, and visual elements.
• Conduct quality checks for visuals, links, layout, and accessibility across digital platforms.
• Support communications coverage for key initiatives and events. Under supervision to gain practical experience in visual communications and digital strategy within a UN context.

Skills

Graphic design

Visual design

Digital storytelling

Web design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

HTML

CSS

Content management systems

Education

Graduate degree or university degree in Design/Communications/Marketing

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Canva

Content management systems

HTML

CSS

Job description

UNODET is offering an internship to support its visual communications and digital presence. The role involves designing assets for social media and websites, updating content, and ensuring accessibility and brand consistency.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a UN context under supervision. The ideal candidate is a design/communications student or graduate with English fluency and an interest in digital storytelling, web design, and content management.