Multimedia Intern

Work Location
- Geneva
- Expected duration
- 3 months**Responsibilities**:

- These internship positions (2) are located in the Communications and External Relations (CER), Office of the Secretary-General at the United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in Geneva, Switzerland. The CER team is responsible for producing a wide array of communication materials to promote the work of UNCTAD, including news articles, videos, infographics, brochures, booklets, webpages, and social media content, as well as other outreach materials aimed at raising awareness about the organization's initiatives. These positions are in-person, for an initial period of three months with the start date as soon as possible. The position is based in Geneva and the intern will work under the supervision of a senior colleague. The United Nations Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time. Interns are expected to work five days per week (40 hours). For those undertaking in-person internships, a valid visa and medical insurance coverage in Switzerland for the duration of the internship is required. All costs related to travel, accommodation, medical insurance, and living expenses must be borne by the intern. The intern will assist with various multimedia and communication-related tasks, contributing to UNCTAD's mission to disseminate accurate and impactful content to the public. The intern’s primary responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Assisting with the creation, editing, and production of multimedia content (videos, podcasts, infographics, social media posts) for UNCTAD's platforms.
- Supporting live coverage of events and conferences through photography, videography, and audio recording.
- Assisting in editing and post-production of multimedia content using Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Canva.
- Contributing to social media by creating engaging content and supporting digital campaigns.
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely multimedia outputs.
- Assisting with archiving multimedia assets and maintaining a multimedia library.
- Participating in team meetings and brainstorming sessions for content ideas.
- Qualifications/special skills
- Proficiency in multimedia tools and software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, etc.).
- Strong interest in multimedia production, including video, audio, and social media content creation.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in English. Knowledge of French or other UN languages is an asset.
- Familiarity with social media platforms and trends (Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines. Be computer literate in design software and standard video, including Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop; Canva. Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Powerpoint, Word, Excel) Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
- Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.
- Additional Information
- Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme, if not yet graduated);
- List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
- Intern Specific text
- No Fee
- THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.