Public Information Officer

Produces Urdu multimedia news and feature content for UN News, covering UN activities through digital, audio, video and social media products for global audiences

Department: News and Content Branch, News and Media Division

• Monitor current events, public opinion and press coverage to identify issues and advise on responses
• Write and produce multimedia feature stories for UN News websites and platforms
• Develop media strategies, outreach plans and coverage for priority issues, campaigns and events
• Conduct interviews and gather, edit and programme audio and video material for news products
• Prepare content for cross-platform and social media distribution to build diverse audiences
• Draft articles from official UN documentation and other sources
• Act as focal point and media contact on selected stories and identify spokespeople
• Guide junior staff and serve as officer-in-charge when required

• Advanced university degree in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or a related field, or a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public information, journalism, international relations, public relations or a related area
• Journalistic experience working in Urdu in a global news environment with a wire service, online news or broadcast outlet, or international multilingual news organisation
• Experience writing Urdu news and feature stories to multiple daily deadlines and producing multimedia feature materials
• Experience creating audio clips and short news video pieces
• English is required
• Urdu is required

• Temporary position available until 31 December 2026 with possibility of extension