Intern - UNTV and Radio
Assist in media production and research for UNTV and Radio.
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Overview
Assist in media production and research for UNTV and Radio.
You have:
- Be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
- Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent).
- Fluency in either English or French is required, with working knowledge of the other desirable.
- No prior work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme.
- A field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
Geneva
Expected duration
3 to maximum 6 months
Duties and Responsibilities
The internship is located in the Radio and Television Section, Information Service of the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). Daily tasking on news and content production issues takes place under the guidance and supervision of one or more of the Section's News/Features/Multimedia content Producers. The intern will be responsible for the following duties: - Support UNTV and UN News/Multimedia content producers with research on newsworthy events at the United Nations/Palais des Nations and more broadly in International Geneva; organise interviews for UNTV productions, short features and series (SDG Studio, "Geneva Witness" or other features, anniversaries/campaigns, etc.), and other video content, as required. Under the guidance of a producer, the intern may coordinate interviews with the interviewees, help edit clips, and liaise with the UN Geneva social media focal point for distribution. - Support Chief of Section in drafting proposals, collecting and presenting data, organizing meetings, coordinating follow-up. - Attend UN Geneva press briefings and produce media content – under the supervision and guidance of a UN producer -- by editing news clips, compiling shotlists and assisting in the production of transcripts, subtitles and/or storylines on tight deadlines. - Pre-edit newsworthy coverage of press conferences, stakeouts, events and conferences at the Palais des Nations for web, broadcast or social media distribution, under the guidance of (and for approval by) a producer. - Support the section's work with research, presentations material, data input, and perform other tasks as required by the Chief of Section. - Assist in preparing interviews under the guidance of the intern's line manager that can be produced for UN Geneva and UN News, select audio soundbites and information around newsworthy events at the Palais. Assist in the research, writing and editing of bulletins for news services. - Support the section's work with research, presentational material including gifs for social media using Adobe Premiere Pro (guidance will be provided), data inputting, and performing other tasks as required by the Chief of Section.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met: (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). No prior work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Please list any relevant trainings, skills and experiences which may be of help in your role as the UNTV intern. 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. 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 and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in either English or French is required with working knowledge of the other 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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to complete a task under a tight deadline? | This question evaluates your ability to work under pressure. | Provide an example that highlights your time management skills and the final outcome. |
| What experience do you have with content editing and production? | The interviewer wants to understand your familiarity with media production processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach research for newsworthy events? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is working in a multicultural environment important to you? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple deadlines to meet? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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