Intern - Communications (Graphic 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

Organizational context: The United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET), established in January 2025, advises senior leadership on technology trends, advocates for digital cooperation, and facilitates multi-stakeholder policy dialogue. It strengthens system-wide coordination and supports the implementation of the Global Digital Compact and AI governance mechanisms. This internship supports ODET's visual communications and digital presence.

Job purpose: This internship aims to provide a valuable learning experience and exposure to the work of the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging Technologies (UNODET). The intern will support the office's visual communications and digital presence, contributing to the dissemination of information and engagement with stakeholders. By assisting with graphic design, web content updates, and the production of digital materials, the intren will play a role in accelerating global digital cooperation and advancing the UN's vision for technology. This position offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment focused on leveraging technology for sustainable development and mitigating risks.

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. The intern will work under supervision to gain practical experience in visual communications and digital strategy within a UN context.

Education: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a graduate school program (second university degree or higher) or possess a university degree. Studies should be in Design, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Work experience: While this is an internship designed for learning, prior experience or a strong interest in graphic design, web design, and digital storytelling is highly desirable. Familiarity with content management systems, basic HTML, and CSS is also beneficial.

Skills: Graphic design, visual sense, web design, digital storytelling, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Canva, content management systems, HTML, CSS.

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