Social Media Intern - TikTok Content Production

Full/Part-time: Full-time 
Remote/In person: In person in New York or Remote
Duration:     

1 March 2026 – 16 August 2026 (24 weeks) or 
1 September 2026 - 14 February 2027 (24 weeks)

About UNFPA and How You Can Make a Difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. As UNFPA expands its digital engagement with young, global audiences, short-form video content, particularly on TikTok, plays an increasingly strategic role in amplifying our mandate and highlighting the organisation’s impact.

To support this work, UNFPA seeks a Social Media Intern who will focus on producing engaging, high-impact on-camera mobile videos optimized for TikTok. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller, comfortable being in front of the camera, and able to translate complex issues into relatable, youth-friendly content.

Internship offering is limited to candidates applying from within the duty station of the hiring unit (New York City) or able to undertake the internship remotely. The assignment is for a duration of 24 weeks, and candidates are required to indicate which of the two internship periods they are available for.

Role Description: 
The Social Media Intern will support UNFPA HQ’s digital engagement by producing compelling on-camera mobile videos for TikTok. The intern will contribute to content ideation, filming, and editing of high-impact videos that showcase UNFPA’s mandate, global priorities, and storytelling needs. The ideal candidate must be comfortable appearing on camera, filming with a phone, and adapting content to TikTok’s trending formats and platform best practices. 

Working closely with the Digital Communications Team and under the supervision of the Social Media Specialist, the intern will ensure all video outputs align with UNFPA’s brand and values while bringing fresh, creative approaches to expanding UNFPA’s reach among young and digital-first audiences.

A work plan with achievements for the duration of the internship and learning opportunities will be agreed upon. Periodic progress meetings will lead to a beneficial environment for the Intern enhancing her/his skills and capacity in areas related to UNFPA’s mandate and Digital Communications.

Tasks and responsibilities:

Produce on-camera mobile videos for TikTok, including filming and featuring in the videos.
Participate in content ideation, contributing creative concepts, scripts, and storyboards aligned with UNFPA’s campaigns and global priorities.
Monitor TikTok trends, formats, challenges, and audio trends to identify timely content opportunities.
Edit short-form videos using mobile or desktop tools to ensure high-quality, dynamic, and platform-optimized results.
Draft captions, overlays, on-screen text, and supporting copy that follow UNFPA’s tone, brand, and accessibility guidelines.
Support the development and maintenance of a TikTok content calendar for priority moments and international days.
Coordinate with programme teams and communications colleagues to gather information, stories, and insights for content development.
Assist with publishing, scheduling, and optimizing TikTok content as required.
Support the Social Media Team in their day-to-day management of UNFPA’s global accounts and ongoing projects.
Perform other duties as required.

Your Education: 

Applicants to UNFPA’s internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher);
Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor’s degree or equivalent);
Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (A) and (B) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship programme and undertake the internship as part of this programme.

Your Experience: 

Demonstrated experience creating TikTok or mobile video content (personal or professional).
Comfortable appearing on camera and presenting content with clarity and confidence.
Familiarity with TikTok trends, video formats, editing styles, and platform culture.
Basic video editing skills using desktop and mobile apps.
Strong storytelling ability and creative instincts.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; other UN languages are an asset.
Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, and adapt to feedback.
Alignment with UNFPA’s mission, values, and safeguarding principles.

Learning Elements:

Upon completion of the assignment, and depending on its duration, the Intern will gain the following knowledge assets:

Increased understanding of how large international organizations use communications, and social media in particular, to build their brand
Understand the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set-up 
Understand and familiarize with communication principles and messaging   
Learn to communicate message using inclusive language
Write and formulate channels specific Social Media content
Understand basic project management principles 
Understand how to participate in a creative and collaborative content production process   

Compensation and Benefits:

Interns do not receive a salary or any other form of remuneration from UNFPA. The costs associated with an intern's participation in the programme must be assumed either by the nominating institution, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students, or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses as well as make their own arrangements for accommodation, travel and other requirements.

However, interns will receive a stipend to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, if not financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend will be paid based on the location where the intern is based.

Applicants must have medical insurance for the duration of the internship. Proof of insurance will need to be submitted before the internship begins. UNFPA does not provide medical insurance for interns.

Disclaimer:

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.

How to Apply:
Please email your applications (resume/CV and cover letter) to social@unfpa.org by 02 January 2026. Due to the large volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.