About Department of Global Communications

Department of Global Communicationsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Department of Global Communications, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:News Writing / Reporting – Public Information Intern – News and Content – Russian
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York (Remote work possible)
• Department:Department of Global Communications
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, Department of Global Communications, the following conditions must be met: 1.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must: (a) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, English or translation studies (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 in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration, English or translation studies (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent). 2.
• Academic Qualifications: Special Notice A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required.
• Academic Qualifications: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants who are children or siblings of a staff member shall not be eligible to apply for an internship at the United Nations.
• Academic Qualifications: The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.
• Academic Qualifications: Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening.
• Academic Qualifications: No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted.
• Academic Qualifications: Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
• Academic Qualifications: Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

Skills

• This position is located in the Russian Language Unit, News Section II, News and Content Branch, News and Media Division, Department of Global Communications.
• It produces a range of audio, video and multimedia products across nine languages available to media organizations around the world.
• The incumbent reports to the Chief of the Unit.
• The Unit is looking for interns who wish to gain hands-on experience in the UN newsroom, particularly in the production of daily news, in-depth features and other multimedia products in Russian.

Benefits

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