United Nations Internship – Public Information 2025

Gain Hands-On Experience at the United Nations in New York

Are you passionate about global communications, public information, and international relations? The United Nations Department of Global Communications is offering an exciting Public Information Internship at its New York headquarters. This is a unique opportunity for students and recent graduates to gain direct experience working within the UN system and supporting international media, press, and public engagement efforts.

United Nations Internship Overview:

Title: Public Information Intern.
Job Opening ID: 256581.
Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York, USA.
Duration: 2 to 6 months (starting as early as June 2025).
Type: Full-time (unpaid internship).
Application Deadline: May 5, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria of the United Nations Internship:

Applicants must meet one of the following academic requirements at the time of application:

Be enrolled in the final year of a Bachelor’s degree;
Be enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent);
Have graduated within the past 12 months.

Additional requirements:

Strong command of English; knowledge of an additional UN language is an asset.
Good writing, editing, and digital communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

As an intern in the Public Information team, you may:

Support the preparation of content for social media, websites, newsletters, and press materials.
Assist in monitoring and analyzing media coverage.
Participate in meetings and prepare summary reports.
Assist in organizing press briefings and public information events.

Is It Open to International Students?

Yes, international applicants are welcome as long as they have legal authorization to intern in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship, so interns are responsible for obtaining and maintaining their own visa status (e.g., F-1 with CPT/OPT or G-4 visa if applicable).