UNESCO Internship: Communications and Public Engagement Opportunities for Aspiring Professionals 2025
The UNESCO Internship in Communications and Public Engagement offers a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in the field of international communication within a prestigious organization.
Interns will engage in various projects that promote UNESCO’s mission to foster global understanding and collaboration through education, science, culture, and information. This internship provides a platform for participants to develop practical skills, network with professionals, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that influence public engagement.
Successful candidates will have the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values creativity, diversity, and innovation.
Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the various projects of the Division and help assure visibility is given to all the Organization’s activities across multiple platforms, digital and traditional.
The work entrusted falls into one or more of the following domains:
TASKS
Social media:
- Assist in preparation for communication and social media campaigns.
- Assist in drafting and translation or editing of social media assets.
- Assist in graphic design for social media and other digital platforms.
Web:
- Assist in the creation of new websites.
- Translation or editing of contents.
- Assist in the drafting of technical and editorial documentation.
- Upload of content on the website or other content management tools, such as Trello, etc.
Press:
- Translation of press releases and media advisories.
- Preparation of daily press briefings.
- Preparation of content to the press; sending of press releases; update of mailing lists.
- Support for special on-site events.
Photo:
- Participate in shooting and post-production.
- Organize and catalogue images.
Publishing and Branding:
- Provide editorial and technical assistance on publication projects.
- Help in photo research and sourcing for publications and brochures.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Age:
You must be at least 20 years old to apply.
Academic qualifications:
At the time of your application to the internship programme:
You are currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent, second university degree or higher).
You have recently graduated with a Master’s degree or PhD (or second degree as defined above), 12 months prior to the start of the internship.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, Translation, Intellectual Property Law, Environment.
Languages
Excellent knowledge of another UN official language (Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Chinese).
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Skills and Competencies
Good communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong writing skills.
Creativity, attention to detail.
Competency in photoshop.
Knowledge of Drupal.
KEEP IN MIND
- Have your motivation letter and résumé ready before filling out the application form. You only have one hour to finish the process.
- Make sure your contact details will be valid in next 6 months.
- You can only use either English or French in applying.
- Please provide an unofficial French or English translation of your documents if they are not in these languages.
- UNESCO does not remunerate interns. There is no compensation, financial or otherwise for internship assignments.
- Even if you are eligible, there is no guarantee of placement. We receive more applications from qualified candidates than we can place.
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