Public Information Intern

Supports public information and advocacy on children affected by armed conflict by monitoring media, drafting and editing multimedia content, maintaining digital channels and organising events that engage Member States, donors, media and policy audiences around child protection.

• Support communications that build awareness of advocacy for children affected by armed conflict
• Monitor and analyse media coverage relevant to the office’s mandate
• Draft and edit content for print, web, multimedia, events and publications
• Update the office website and social-media channels
• Organise United Nations events focused on children and armed conflict

• Enrolment in or completion of a graduate programme, or enrolment in or completion of the final academic year of a bachelor’s programme
• Computer literacy in standard software applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Teams
• Experience using a content-management system such as WordPress or Drupal and design or editing software such as Canva
• Fluency in English
• Valid visa and employment authorisation for candidates undertaking the internship in the United States who are not citizens or permanent residents

• Full-time unpaid internship for six months with an intended October 2026 start
• Work may be performed in person in New York or remotely
• Interns work five days and 35 hours per week
• Travel, visa, accommodation and living costs are borne by the intern or sponsoring institution