INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

Posting Title: INTERN - MULTIMEDIA, I
Job Code Title: INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION
Department/ Office: Department of Public Information
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Posting Period: 22 October 2014-21 December 2014
Job Opening number: 14-PUB-DPI-38046-R-NEW YORK (O)

The position is located in the Television Features Section of the News and Media Division. The unit is seeking interns interested in gaining professional, hands-on experience with television and multimedia functions, specifically film, video and social media projects. The internship is for a minimum of two months with a possibility for extension. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of the Television Features Section.

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, Department of Public Information, the following conditions must be met:

1. Applicants must:

(a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
(b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
(c) have graduated with a university degree in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

No professional work experience required.

English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

For details and to apply: careers.un.org