Digital Communications Intern

The internship is located in the Chinese Language Unit of the Social Media Section, Outreach Division, Department of Global Communications. The intern will support research, monitoring, analysis and other project-based activities related to Chinese-language social media platforms, contributing to the Department's communications strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and compile basic information, including text, images, videos and infographics, to support the preparation and production of Chinese-language social media materials.
• Monitor and analyze statistics related to social media performance, including engagement metrics, audience analytics, content performance, and platform-specific metrics.
• Conduct research and document highlights from special events and activities promoting United Nations mandates in Vienna for communications and social media-related projects.
• Research and analyze approaches to communicating United Nations priorities, including the Sustainable Development Goals, climate action and peacebuilding, on Chinese-language social media platforms, focusing on younger and broader audiences in the Chinese-speaking world.
• Support research and basic post-production activities related to short-form and long-form video content for social media platforms, as assigned and under supervision.
• Attend meetings as an observer to gain exposure to the work of the Department and relevant communications activities.
• Support the preparation of meeting agendas and meeting notes under the guidance and supervision of the Public Information Officer.

Requirements

• Applicants must 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).
• Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
• 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.
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Asks questions for clarification and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
• Tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience.
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
• Places team agenda before personal agenda.
• Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• Offers new and different options to solve problems.
• Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas.
• Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas.
• Thinks "outside the box"; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things.
• Applicants must be computer proficient, including familiarity with MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Working experience with PC-based graphic design and video editing software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, iMovie, and Adobe Premiere.
• Additional knowledge with web and social media tools such as Drupal, Canva and Trello is an advantage.
• Ability to design PowerPoint presentations, surveys and polls is desirable.
• Strong analytical and writing abilities in Chinese are essential.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Graphic Design
• Video Editing
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• iMovie
• Adobe Premiere
• Web Tools
• Social Media Tools
• Drupal
• Canva
• Trello
• PowerPoint Design
• Survey Design
• Poll Design
• Chinese Writing
• Social Media Metrics Analysis
• Research
• Communications Strategies

Languages

Chinese, English, French