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About United Nations

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, uniting nations to address common challenges and find shared solutions for the benefit of humanity.

Your role

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.
• Use 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.
• Creating a database of existing partners by collaborating with the UN Partnerships Unit and seeking guidance from Unit Chiefs.
• Performed research on content distribution channels by studying best industry practices and understanding the priorities and needs of our target audience.

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Training & development

United Nations India prioritizes employee training and development, providing opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Through comprehensive programs, employees enhance their skills, knowledge, and global perspectives, equipping them to contribute effectively to the organization's mission and global development goals.

Salary & benefits

The internship is unpaid and full-time. The following are the benefits of an internship at the UN,

• Job Training
• Gymnasium
• Free Transport
• Team Outings
• Cafeteria
• Soft Skill Training

Career progression

From the moment you join the United Nations' dynamic team of staff members, you can be certain of one thing - Their support system will ensure that you are not left alone to figure out your career. The development of every staff member is very important to them– helping you to grow helps them to become better at what they do. They are therefore committed to providing all the available tools to respond to your needs.

Work-life balance

UN provides a hybrid working option with flexible work timings. They are known for their flexible work environment. However, the option to work from home is not an entitlement, it is purely dependent on the role. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the overall supervision of the Chief of the Hindi Unit, UN News Section I. It is designed to be an in-person internship.

Culture & vibe

UN India recognizes the vital role of culture in fostering decent work, poverty reduction, social resilience, and gender equality for sustainable development. While career progression can be challenging, freshers benefit from a multicultural environment that values integrity, professionalism, and diversity.

About you

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New Delhi Headquarters Internship Program, Department of Global Communications, the following conditions must be met:

• Be enrolled in or have completed the final academic year of a first university degree program in broadcasting, journalism, communications, multimedia, or media studies (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
• Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.

Work experience

• No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Program. 

How to apply

To apply for this role, click on the "Apply on employer site" button, which navigates to the career section where the application can be filled out and submitted directly.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• careers.un.org
• youtube.com.