Media and Communications Intern - HOME BASED

International Civil Aviation Organization; New York (NY); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP is seeking an intern to support its Communications Group in advancing online outreach and policy messaging. You will assist in researching topics, compiling press materials, and coordinating media events while gaining exposure to global development work and multicultural collaboration.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a graduate degree, in their final year, or have recently graduated, with strong writing, editing, and organizational skills and a keen interest in global development issues.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a graduate program or final academic year, or have recently graduated and must start internship within one year.

Responsibilities

• Track, research and analyze information on assigned topics from diverse sources.
• Assist with communications campaigns and opportunities.
• Help organize press conferences for priority development issues.
• Assist with media monitoring and compile news on key themes.
• Maintain and update media and subscription mailing lists.
• Perform other assigned tasks as required.

Skills

Writing and editing

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interest in global issues

Education

Graduate student enrollment

Final year student

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Background

inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. T he United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. T he United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.

At UNDP, external and internal communication—nationally, regionally and globally is critical to achieving both development results and business objectives. Skillful communication broadens the impacts of new policies, helps governance reforms take root, and attracts and fosters strong partnerships. The Communications Group within UNDP is at the forefront of advancing online communications and outreach across the organization.

The Communications Group within the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) contributes to UNDP's overall communications vision and strategy. The teams serve as the main interface with the media and external public; collaborate across UNDP units to develop corporate messaging on the organization’s priorities; protect and promote UNDP’s brand via reputation management, position UNDP’s leadership and messages externally, highlight donor contributions; harvest and showcase news and stories/results from Country Offices; lead on special events, liaise with Goodwill Ambassadors and liaise with other UN communications entities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Tracking, researching and analyzing information on assigned topics, gathering information from diverse sources and helping assess news value and other potential impacts.
• Assisting with the implementation of communications campaigns; identifying and proposing information opportunities, activities and approaches.
• Assisting with organizing press conferences for communications campaigns on priority development issues.
• Assisting with media monitoring and preparing news compilations on priority development themes.
• Maintaining and updating media and subscription mailing lists.
• Any other assigned tasks as required

Competencies

• Solid writing and editing skills;
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask;
• Attention to detail is crucial;
• Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic;
• Interest in global issues and the United Nations;
• Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.

Required Skills and Experience

Applicants Must Meet One Of The Following Requirements

• Be enrolled in a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.

Experience

<