INTERNSHIP: Communications and Public Engagement

OVERVIEW

Duty Station: Headquarters

Type of contract : Internship

Duration of contract : 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External Candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 30 June 2026

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

The Division for Communications and Public Engagement reports directly to the Office of the Director-General. The team oversees the implementation of the Organization’s communication strategy and ensures the coordination and delivery of communications (external and internal) to meet the sectors’ and Field Office’s needs. This includes the drafting and editing of content for the Organization’s website, press relations and press review, social media channels, communications campaigns, public events, media partnerships and publications.

Interns will have the opportunity to assist in the various projects of the Division and help assure visibility is given to all the Organization’s activities across multiple platforms, digital and traditional.

The work entrusted falls into one or more of the following domains:

TASKS

Social media:

• Assist in preparation for communication and social media campaigns.
• Assist in drafting and translation or editing of social media assets.
• Assist in graphic design for social media and other digital platforms.
• Assist in on-site interview filming and postproduction.
• Assist in the creation of newsletters.
• Assist in editorial scheduling of social media assets, and social media analytics.

Web:

• Assist in the creation of new websites.
• Translation or editing of contents.
• Assist in the drafting of technical and editorial documentation.
• Upload of content on the website or other content management tools, such as Trello, etc.
• Summary/ana