Public Information - Graphic designer Intern

Internship Communications & PR

Overview

Assist in graphic design and multimedia production for UN communications.

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 degree or equivalent).
• Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required.
• Fluency in English is desirable.
• Good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams.
• Good knowledge of multimedia production programmes, such as Adobe suite Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Capcut, Canvas or related.
• Cover full-time working hours, for 6 months - 35 hours per week.

Contract

This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.

Work Location

UNIC MEXICO

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the primary supervision of the National Information Officer, the daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background. Duties may include but are not limited to: Assist in the development of a graphic design plan with multimedia products that support UNIC communications activities, campaigns and events, aligned with UN branding guidelines; 3 Assist in the design of multimedia materials (postcards, videos, gifs, animations, infographics, reports, maps, banners, web developments, etc.) for various formats and digital platforms, including UN institutional and partner campaigns and for a variety of publics. Assist in the design of printed materials (brochures, banners, backs, reports and promotional items). Production of dummies for printing and reproduction of graphic materials. Photo editing. Research, design and implement appropriate formats of public outreach for a variety of target audiences. Assist in the creation of visual products for the UN website and social media. Other functions and tasks as assigned by the Director of the Information Centre for Mexico, Cuba and Dominican Republic.

Qualifications/special skills

Posting Text: Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s degree 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. 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 Spanish are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Fluency in English is desirable.

Additional Information

The United Information Centre form Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic as part of the Department of Global Communication and Strategy Division internship (DGC) invites you to be part of an internship Programme during the year 2025.The internship position is in the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Mexico City The incumbent is under the direct supervision of UNIC’s Director and/or the National Information Officer (NIO). He or she reports to the NIO of UNIC Mexico. The internship is UNPAID. The Interns must cover full-time working hours, for 6 months - 35 hours per week. Special notice: Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Teams. Applicants must have good knowledge of multimedia production programmes, such as Adobe suite Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Capcut, Canvas or related.

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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