Multi-Media Production Intern

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is looking for a Multi-Media Production Intern in Geneva, Switzerland, working with its audiovisual unit. The internship runs from 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027 and covers video, audio, photography, writing, editing and graphic design support for OHCHR's work and the people it serves.

Key responsibilities

• Multimedia monitoring: support monitoring OHCHR videos on YouTube on a biweekly basis.
• Reporting: generate monthly reports under the supervisor's guidance.
• Digital asset management: update the DAMS with public information content under supervision.
• Content production: contribute to video production, podcast production, photography, writing, editing and graphic design support.
• Social media repackaging: help the communications team repurpose video content for social media channels.
• Website photo editing: edit web photographs for web stories on the website.
• Maintain an up-to-date filing system for consent forms and other documents relating to the audiovisual unit.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• At least two years of undergraduate study in a field relevant to OHCHR's work.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme at an IAU/UNESCO-accredited university, or graduated within two years of applying.
• Background in communications or public relations.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish or German is desirable.

Required skills

• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including video editing and graphic design.
• Adobe software (Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator) and Canva (essential).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is desirable.

Interns are not paid by the United Nations; costs for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the intern's responsibility, and non-residents may need a visa. The United Nations charges no fee at any stage of the recruitment process.