Avis de stages : Les Nations-Unies recrutent un(e) Stagiaire basé aux Etats-Unis.
The internship is located in the Chinese Language Unit, UN News Section II of the News and Media Division, Department of Global Communications, which produces news and feature stories on multimedia platforms including radio, video, photo and web. This internship is for six (6) months, unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of the Chinese Unit, UN News Section II. It is designed to be an in-person internship.
For more information on the Department of Global Communications, please visit: https://www.un.org/en/sections/departments/department-global-communications/
The unit is seeking interns who wish to gain professional, hands-on experience, in particular working on enhancing the UN News app, specifically, versioning content for a mobile first experience, and modifying what is currently prepared for UN News platforms, incorporating online text, digital audio/video and social media. Our editorial agenda encompasses international issues such as development, human rights and climate change, and other UN priority areas.
The intern’s duties will include:
-supporting news writing, multimedia, and audio/video production within the unit, including gathering information from diverse sources.
-assisting in researching and analyzing information on assigned topics/issues.
-helping to assess news value and other potential impact.
-using visual elements like charts, graphics, and maps, and data visualization tools to provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and patterns in data.
-reviewing the partnerships database by collaborating with the UN Partnerships Unit and looking for new digital media and other partners, including finding trustworthy entities that work on fact-checking and media literacy.
-performing research on content distribution channels by studying best industry practices and understanding the priorities and needs of our target audience.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
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. Applicants must:
(a) be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school programme in broadcasting, journalism, communications, multimedia or media 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 broadcasting, journalism, communications, multimedia or media studies (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar; Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.
English or French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship advertised, fluency in both English and Chinese is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Deadline : 05th july 2023
Application process