Position Overview
โโThe Intern, Digital Content and Media will join a collaborative, energetic team that produces wide-ranging content for the UN Foundationโs channels. This role will be an active contributor to our teamโs content planning, creation and management, helping us deliver strong digital engagement creatively and with distinctive flair. The Intern, Digital Content and Media will be a savvy, ambitious multi-skilled content leader in the making. They will support day-to-day content creation for UN Foundation websites and social media, and bring fresh, creative ideas for delivering thumb-stopping work. They will be fluent across or have an interest in building skills across digital platformsโplanning, copywriting, research, web content management, design, and analytics. In addition, they will be passionate about our issues and policy priorities such as climate change, gender equality, and global health, and have a deep interest in leveraging communications to build a better world. โ This is a paid opportunity and offers a rate of $17/hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelorโs degree program; and $20/hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program. This position is remote.
Essential Functions
โโWork collaboratively with Global Communications and Engagement colleagues to support the planning, creation, management, publishing and data analysis of digital content.
โDraft copy for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, X (formerly Twitter), websites, and toolkits.
โPlan and publish content for UN Foundation websites and bespoke webpages.
โResearch topics, audiences, creative assets, and channels to inform content planning.
โTake and organize notes for meetings, as requested.
โMaintain and organize assets on UN Foundationโs websites and asset management platforms.
โMonitor social media channels for issues, trends, and opportunities for real-time engagement and conversation.
โSupport the collection and analysis of data, and draft reports.
โOther duties as assigned.
Selection Criteria
โโEnrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in communications, marketing, or public affairs.
โExceptional writing skills, especially for digital channels.
โComfort with planning and publishing website content, and at least basic familiarity with Wordpress or content management systems.
โFamiliarity or experience working with social media management tools such as Hootsuite.
โFamiliarity, interest in, or experience working with digital analytics tools, including Google Analytics and in-platform data tools.
โCreative, savvy, and up-to-speed with digital communications trends and good practice.
โDesire to learn and put theory into practice on the job.
โPrevious communications internship experience a plus.
โExcellent attention to detail.
โInitiative to find and propose new projects, both for the individual and for the team.
โAbility to work independently and collaboratively as needed.
โAbility to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
โMust have a personal laptop computer and access to the Internet.
โMust be available to work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
โMust be authorized to work in the United States.
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