WBG Pioneer -Storytelling & Communications Intern

The Storytelling & Communications Intern will support the WBG Oman Office in producing high-quality communications content, including digital stories, short videos, social media content, and event communications materials. The internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in development communications while contributing to initiatives that support the WBG mission of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity on a livable planet.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop compelling stories highlighting the impact of WBG-supported initiatives in Oman.
• Draft articles, blogs, feature stories, success stories, and human-interest pieces for internal and external audiences.
• Translate technical development content into engaging and accessible narratives.
• Support development of communication products for missions, events, and senior-level engagements.
• Assist in planning, filming, and editing short videos featuring WBG operations, events, and stakeholders.
• Produce short-form digital content suitable for social media platforms.
• Create multimedia content incorporating photography, graphics, captions, and interviews.
• Maintain and organize video, photo, and digital asset libraries.
• Develop draft content for LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube, and other digital platforms.
• Support social media campaigns aligned with key WBG priorities and events.
• Monitor digital engagement metrics and identify opportunities to improve reach and effectiveness.
• Research innovative storytelling formats and digital communications trends.
• Support communications planning and execution for workshops, conferences, high-level visits, and stakeholder events.
• Prepare event summaries, talking points, presentations, and communication materials.
• Capture photos and video content during events for institutional communications use.
• Benchmark development communications and storytelling best practices from international organizations.
• Identify opportunities to amplify WBG visibility and impact through strategic communications.
• Support preparation of presentations, communication notes, and visual content for management.
• Provide communications support to the Country Office as required.
• Undertake other related assignments consistent with the objectives of the internship.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, postgraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, International Development, Graphic Design, Film Production, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in development communications and the mission of the World Bank Group.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Experience creating content for digital and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with video editing software and multimedia production tools.
• Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or equivalent is desirable.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English required.
• Arabic language skills strongly preferred.

Skills

• Development Communication
• Storytelling
• Content Creation
• Digital Media
• Social Media Content Creation
• Video Editing
• Multimedia Production
• Graphic Design
• Canva
• Adobe Creative Studio
• Writing
• Editing
• Organizational Skills
• Event Communications

Languages

English, Arabic