Public Information Intern

The internship is located in the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) at Vienna, Austria. The intern will work within the Publications, Outreach and Common Services team of the office, contributing to multimedia production, public outreach, and event organization. This is a full-time, unpaid internship for six months starting approximately October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multimedia production work by designing digital and printed communication materials including presentations, infographics, brochures, posters, banners, flyers, publications and other documents using design software.
• Edit and produce videos, podcasts, and audio content.
• Create simple data visualizations for internal or external use and support UX/UI optimization of websites and office products.
• Support the office’s disarmament and non-proliferation education work through updating, localization and quality assurance of e-learning materials.
• Provide research and editing support for learning content development and updates, including AI-enabled tools.
• Assist in developing campaigns and public outreach events and initiatives, including visual and written content for the office’s webpages and social media platforms.
• Support development of multimedia stories and digital campaigns.
• Upload and publish content on websites and education platforms.
• Assist in managing the office’s social media accounts and monitor social media engagement data to contribute ideas to expand audience reach.
• Support the substantive and logistical organization and coverage of in-person, hybrid and online events, including assistance with photos, filming, and preparing promotional material.

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). Official written proof from the university supporting one of the above possibilities must be attached to the application.
• Be computer literate in standard software applications.
• Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the 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 must be proficient in standard office software systems, especially MS Office 360.
• Applicants must be proficient in graphic design editing software applications (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Canva, Trello) and have experience with photo and video editing.
• Experience in the use of learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning software (e.g. Articulate 360) is desirable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship.
• Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage.

Skills

• Microsoft Office 360
• Graphic Design
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• InDesign
• Canva
• Trello
• Photo Editing
• Video Editing
• Learning Management System
• E-learning Software
• Articulate 360
• Multimedia Production
• Public Outreach
• Event Organization
• Computer Literacy

Languages

English, French