Web Editor and Social Media internship in New York, USA

The office of communications at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is looking for a graduate student with strong ability and interest to assist in organizing and evaluating web content and web sites for UNDP’s online global network.

Where: New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Duration: 3 to 6 months

Responsibilities:

  • Research content and produce Spanish language material and updates for Spanish social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter);
  • Ensure global campaigns follow up and support, and audience engagement on Spanish Social media platforms;
  • Create graphic material to be used on Spanish Social media platforms;
  • Offer assistance in curating and presenting stories, images and videos in UNDP’s web content management system;
  • Review and edit web stories, headlines and captions in Spanish and English, liaising with the rest of the team to ensure consistency across languages;
  • Assist in reviewing translations in Spanish, proofreading and reformulating if necessary for optimal web presentation; assist the Spanish Web editor in maintaining contacts with content providers in order to solicit material for website, and/or for approval of drafts;



Eligibility:

In order be qualified, you need to:

  • Possess strong Spanish writing and editing skills, organizational and multi-task
  • Be responsible, responsive and enthusiastic
  • Have strong interest in global issues and the United Nations
  • Be able to work in a multi-cultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities
  • Be attended in a graduate school program, be in the final academic year of your first university degree program
  • Have experience in web and social media experience
  • Possess native Spanish and fluency in written and spoken English
  • Be able to work at least three days a week

What do you need to submit?

  • Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
  • Current and complete CV in English

Deadline: December 20, 2018

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