United Nations – Department of Global Communications (DGC) French Language Social Media hybrid Internship 2026 - New York | Apply by 4 January 2026 [ Remote ]

United Nations – Department of Global Communications (DGC) French Language Social Media hybrid Internship 2026 - New York | Apply by 4 January 2026 [ Remote ]

Organization	United Nations – Department of Global Communications (DGC)
Office / Section	Social Media Section (French), Communications Campaigns Service, Campaigns and Country Operations Division
Post Name	French Language Social Media Intern
Duty Station	New York, Hybrid work arrangement
Category & Level	Internship, I‑1
Expected Duration	Up to 6 months
Work Location	Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote work, as determined by UN DGC)
Stipend / Salary	Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations.
Last Date to Apply	4 January 2026

The Department of Global Communications (DGC) leads the United Nations’ global communications and public information efforts, promoting awareness and understanding of the Organization’s work.

The Social Media Section integrates and manages UN DGC’s presence across platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn, making these channels a critical component of the UN’s outreach strategy.

This internship places you in the French Social Media Section, where you support the development and execution of multilingual digital communication campaigns.

Interns gain hands‑on experience in content creation, analytics, and campaign support within a high‑profile UN communications environment, while observing meetings and contributing to special projects.

• Research, compile, draft and edit information to prepare and produce social media content in French, often under tight deadlines.
• Monitor and analyze statistics related to French‑language social media content and performance.
• Gather social media content at special events, such as film screenings, concerts, and exhibits.
• Assist in creating original French content for platforms including Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn.
• Attend internal meetings as an observer to understand planning and coordination processes.
• Support special projects and other tasks assigned by the Social Media Section.

• Currently enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme (second university degree or higher), or in/final year of a first university degree (minimum Bachelor’s level), or recently completed such a programme.
• Field of study closely related to the internship area (e.g. communications, media, public information, international relations, journalism, or related).
• No professional work experience is required, but relevant academic focus and skills are expected.
• Fluency in French is required; knowledge of English or French is recognized as a UN working language requirement.

• Familiarity with Canva, Trello, PowerPoint and/or Adobe Photoshop, or similar graphic design and workflow tools.
• Familiarity with and/or interest in digital photography.
• Strong interest in social media, public information, and global communications in a multilateral setting.

• Exposure to planning, producing and analyzing French‑language content across UN social media channels.
• Experience working in a multilingual, multicultural UN workplace on campaigns related to global issues and UN priorities.
• Opportunity to observe UN meetings and support high‑visibility events and campaigns coordinated by DGC.

• Enrolled in or having completed a graduate programme, or in/final year of a first university degree, or having recently completed such studies (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent).
• Field of study closely related to the type of internship being applied for, and ability to substantiate this with documentation.
• Applicants must not be children or siblings of a UN staff member.

No explicit age limit is mentioned; eligibility is based on student/graduate status and UN internship criteria.

Candidates must be in the final year of a first university degree, enrolled in or having completed a Master’s or Ph.D. programme, or have completed any of these degrees in a field related to communications or the internship area.

Post	Job Family	Duty Station	Duration
French Language Social Media Intern	Public Information	New York (Hybrid)	Up to 6 months

No category‑wise (e.g. nationality or reservation‑based) vacancy distribution is specified.

There is no application fee; the United Nations does not charge at any stage of the recruitment process.

• Date Posted: 8 December 2025
• Application Deadline: 4 January 2026
• Duration: Up to 6 months from start date, as agreed with the department.

• Online submission of a complete application, including Cover Note and Personal History Profile (PHP).
• Screening of eligibility, academic background, skills and completeness of documentation.
• Due to high application volume, only successfully shortlisted candidates are contacted for further steps such as interviews.

• Go to the UN Careers website (careers.un.org) and search for Job Opening ID 268165 – French Language Social Media Intern.
• Create or log in to your UN Careers account and complete the Personal History Profile (PHP).
• Submit the online application with a detailed Cover Note and required attachments before the deadline.

• This is an unpaid internship; the UN does not provide financial remuneration, and costs for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses must be covered by the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the host country may need appropriate visa and work/employment authorization; this must be discussed before accepting the offer.
• Interns must provide their own computer, software and internet connection to perform tasks, particularly when working remotely.
• No fee is charged at any stage of the recruitment process, and the UN does not request banking information from applicants.

• UN Careers – Main Site
• Job Search Description page for Job Opening ID 268165 – accessible via UN Careers search.

• Is this internship paid? No, interns are not financially remunerated; all costs are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.
• Where is the duty station? New York, with a hybrid work arrangement as defined by the Department of Global Communications.
• What is the duration? Up to 6 months.
• What level of French is required? Fluency in French is required for this position.
• Who can apply? Students in the final year of a Bachelor’s programme, or enrolled in/graduate of a Master’s or Ph.D. programme in a related field, who meet UN internship criteria and are not children or siblings of UN staff members.
• Do I need to provide my own equipment? Yes, interns must provide their own computer, software and internet connection, especially for remote work.
• Is there any application fee? No, the UN does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment.