United Nations Development Programme
Social Media Video Production Intern (REMOTE)
- Duty station
- 🇺🇸 New York, United States
- Country / area
- United States
- Region
- Americas
- UN system
- Fund/Programme
- Posted
About this role
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a Social Media Video Production Intern to support the Digital Communications Studio (DCS) in creating engaging social media content and videos. The intern will assist in conceptualizing, producing, and editing social media videos in English and other languages, including scripting, editing, captioning, and content curation. Responsibilities include supporting the creation of social media copy for global platforms, researching and presenting stories and multimedia content, and producing Trello boards. The role requires strong English writing and editing skills, organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. The internship is remote and offers an opportunity to contribute to UNDP's global communication efforts.
Key requirements
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Enrolled in graduate school or final academic year of bachelor's program
- Available at least four days a week
Nice to have
- Experience with Adobe Suite
- Experience with Canva
- Fluency in French or Spanish
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Requirements at a glance
Distilled by AI from the posting- Min. experience
- Social media management and content production are an asset.
- Required degree
- Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent); (c) Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
- Languages
- English
Description
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 177 countries, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges.
At UNDP, external and internal communication—nationally, regionally and globally—is critical to achieving both development results and business objectives. Skillful communication broadens the impacts of new policies, helps governance reforms take root, and attracts and fosters strong partnerships. The Office of Communications at UNDP is at the forefront of advancing online communications and outreach within the organization.
The Digital Communications Studio (DCS) works closely with the other teams in the Communications group to ensure that the tone and visual representation of UNDP branded products are consistent. Reporting to the Social Media Specialist the Intern will support the team conceptualizing and creating social media content and videos for campaigns, events and other promotional purposes.
- Produce social media videos, from script to editing and captioning, in English and other languages as required;
- Assist in editing and captioning social media videos in different formats and languages;
- Support the creation of social media copy in English for all UNDP global social media platforms, focusing on multimedia, campaigns and UN International Days;
Provide assistance in researching, curating and presenting stories, images, graphics and videos in UNDP's digital platforms, including the production of Trello boards.
- Solid English writing and editing skills;
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
- Attention to detail is crucial;
- Responsible, responsive, and enthusiastic;
- Interest in global issues and the United Nations;
- Must be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.
- Education: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school Programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
- (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree Programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent);
- (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.
- Social media management and content production are an asset.
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Proficient in using tools like Adobe Suite, Canva or others for multimedia content production.
Language:
- Fluency in written and spoken English;
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French and Spanish an asset.
Availability:
- Must be available at least four days a week.
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