Communications Intern

Assist in drafting and editing communication materials.

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UN DGC - Department of Global Communications

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New York (United States of America)

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Application deadline 19 days ago: Wednesday 27 May 2026 at 03:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in drafting and editing communication materials.

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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).
Field of study closely related to the type of internship applied for is required. Please list your area of study.
Fluency in English is required.
Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

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Work Location

New York

Expected duration

4 - 6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

This internship is in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications (OUSG) within the Department of Global Communications (DGC). DGC is responsible for promoting awareness and understanding of the UN’s work, values, and impact. Operating across 60 countries and communicating in more than 80 languages, DGC reaches global audiences through strategic campaigns, media relations, digital content, and outreach activities – sharing trusted information and an inclusive message that enables the public, civil society, private sector and Member States to engage in the work of the United Nations. The incumbent will report to the Special Assistant in the OUSG. Within delegated authority, the communications intern may be responsible for the following duties: • Draft, edit, and proofread a variety of written materials, including reports, briefing notes, correspondence, and other content for internal and external audiences. • Support the development of social media content by drafting posts and adapting messaging for different platforms. • Conduct research and compile information to inform and strengthen communication outputs. • Maintain organized records of working documents, finalized materials, and related assets. • Provide support on additional tasks for the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG) as required. Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.

Qualifications/special skills

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: • Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent). • Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Please list your area of study. • Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English or French are the working languages of the United Nations. For the internship advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official language of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.

Additional Information

Not available.

Intern Specific text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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Describe a time when you had to communicate a complex idea clearly to a diverse audience.	This question assesses your communication skills and ability to tailor messages for different audiences.	Provide a specific example, explaining the context, your approach, and the outcome.
How do you manage tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality work in your writing?	The interviewer wants to understand your time management and writing skills under pressure.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you've used social media to engage a specific audience?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to research a new topic for a communication piece?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a piece of writing you are particularly proud of and why.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you adjust your messaging for different social media platforms?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to pursue an internship in communications at the United Nations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging team project you worked on and your role within the team.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.