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Intern - Multimedia, New York

Posting Title: INTERN - MULTIMEDIA, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - PUBLIC INFORMATION

Department/ Office: Department of Public Information

Duty Station: NEW YORK

Posting Period: 22 October 2014-21 December 2014

Job Opening number: 14-PUB-DPI-38046-R-NEW YORK (O)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include

Title of degree
you are currently pursuing
Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme)
IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in *Top three areas of interest/department preferences

Explain why you are the best candidate for that specific department(s).Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme In your

Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references. Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates willbe contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

The position is located in the Television Features Section of the News and Media Division. The unit is seeking interns interested in gaining professional, hands-on experience with television and multimedia functions, specifically film, video and social media projects. The internship is for a minimum of two months with a possibility for extension. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of the Television Features Section.

Responsibilities

This opportunity is designed for an intern to work with experienced information professionals. Interns will be assigned to work with one or two producers or assistant producers to create videos for various feature programmes including 21st Century, UN In Action and UNStories. Knowledge of Social Media platforms - Twitter, Facebook, Flickr - is highly desirable. Also technical knowledge using FTP, and other file transfer mechanisms is an advantage.Functions include script writing, editing using Final Cut Pro 7 and Abobe Premiere, and filming using Sony EX-1 or Cannon DSLR 5D. Work varies from original script writing, re-writing scripts of producers from other UN Agencies, drafting teases, story intros, blurbs, selecting music, establishing copyright procedures, and narrating videos. It is essential that candidates are versed in Final Cut Pro 7 as the United Nations, the editing software currently in use. Interns may be requested to perform any other ad hoc duties including assisting with studio recordings.

Competencies

Communication

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.

Teamwork

solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
is willing to learn from others.
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
Places team agenda before personal agenda.
Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients ' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view.
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.
Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions.
Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects.
Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations New York Headquarters Internship Programme, Department of Public Information, the following conditions must be met

1. Applicants must:

be enrolled in a graduate school programme in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); or
have graduated with a university degree in journalism, communication, media studies, filmmaking, international relations or related field (as defined in (a) or (b) above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

2. Be computer literate in standard word processing and spreadsheets software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel or similar.

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and
Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Work Experience