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WILSON CENTER SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: August 1, 2024

LOCATION: USA

The External Relations department at the Wilson Center seeks an energetic and self-motivated student or recent graduate interested in digital communication, public policy, and international affairs for a social media internship. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of the digital media landscape, including business use of social media on various platforms. Interns will be responsible for contributing to social networks, participating in online outreach and promotion, and supporting events.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be enrolled in a degree program, recently graduated (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program within the next year

Have experience or demonstrated interest in social media/marketing

Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Have an understanding of the Wilson Center’s work and mission

Understand how to work and communicate in a nonpartisan environment 

Have great attention to detail

Have in-depth working knowledge of Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and LinkedIn

Have a basic knowledge of Photoshop, Canva, Buffer, or other social media management tools

Have experience (professional or personal) with content creation, including graphic design and short-form video production

e enrolled in a degree program, recently graduated (within the last year), and/or have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program within the next year

Have experience or demonstrated interest in social media/marketing

Have excellent oral and written communication skills

Have an understanding of the Wilson Center’s work and mission

Understand how to work and communicate in a nonpartisan environment 

BENEFIT:

SALARY:  $17.80 per hour

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UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY JUNIOR FELLOWS INTERNSHIP

Application Deadline: 10 May 2024

LOCATION: Japan

The United Nations University Office of the Rector recruits highly qualified applicants to work as Junior Fellows at the UNU headquarters in Tokyo. Junior Fellows are recruited through a competitive application process twice per year. Graduate students interested in the work of the United Nations — and in particular, UNU — are encouraged to apply.

ELIGIBILITY:

The qualifications that are considered in each application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The candidate:

is currently pursuing or has recently completed (within two years of application) postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s work;

is under 32 years of age at the time of application;

must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;

has a native or fluent command of written and spoken English;

has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;

can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;

demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;

has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of MS Office applications (familiarity with ICT tools and high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel are desirable);

has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University.

BENEFIT:

Stipend: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions, will receive a stipend from UNU to partially subsidise their basic living costs for the duration of the internship.  The monthly amount of the stipend will be determined for each duty station based on the stipend rates in effect. The stipend will be paid on a monthly basis and part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

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