Communication - Public Information Intern

This internship at the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) Lima supports the Strategic Communications Division by assisting in media outreach, social media campaigns, and production of communication materials. The intern will provide general office support, draft communication documents, update digital platforms, and assist in audiovisual projects to promote the UN's work in Peru.

Responsibilities

• Provide general office support; respond to complex information requests and inquiries of UNIC Lima; draft media and other communication documents.
• Assist UNIC Lima in the production and delivery of information communications products and services.
• Assist on media outreach, e.g. drafting and distribution of press releases and other information materials to mass media and civil society organizations.
• Assist in the updates and further development of internal databases; update UN website and social media accounts in Peru, including drafting and editing content, with guidance of subject matter experts.
• Assist in the researching and compiling of basic information for use in the preparation and production of communications products/services about the UN.
• Assist with UNIC Lima audio-visual material; by producing digital imaging; write captions for UN photos, when required.
• Assist in the production and editing of UNIC Lima video/film projects, radio program or website projects; produce scripts, cue cards, etc., select and catalogue sound and visual materials for inclusion in UN productions.
• Assist in development and final production of social media products, as well as enrich potential online initiatives to audiences to raise awareness of the UN work.
• Help monitor news and reactions in media and social platforms relevant to UN priorities and prepare a daily news brief bulletin.
• Assist in the regular update of UNIC-Lima directories and distribution lists.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
• Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, as well as design software such as Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is desirable.
• Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the UN Charter.
• Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
• Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.
• Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required.
• Fluency in English is desirable.

Skills

• MS Word
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Teams
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• News Article Drafting
• Social Media Posting
• Survey Design
• Poll Design
• Media Outreach
• Social Media Campaigning
• Communication Materials Development
• Digital Platform Management
• Audiovisual Project Assistance

Languages

Spanish, English