Internship - Social Media and ommunications for the Unstereotype Alliance

New York City

Organization: UNWOMEN - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Location: New York City
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Communication and Public Information
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
Closing Date: Closed

UN Women Background\:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Unit/ Project Background\:

The Unstereotype Alliance is a thought and action platform that uses advertising as a force for good to drive positive change. It seeks to eradicate harmful gender-based stereotypes. The alliance is focused on empowering women in all their diversity (race, class, age, ability, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, language, education, etc.) and addressing harmful masculinities to help create a gender equal world. The Alliance brings together a powerful global coalition of industry leaders behind the common goal of eliminating gender bias and harmful gender stereotypes from their advertising.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Global Coordinator of the Unstereotype Alliance, the intern will assist with Unstereotype Alliance’s communications using various digital media.

UN Women Background\:

Unit/ Project Background\:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Global Coordinator of the Unstereotype Alliance, the intern will assist with Unstereotype Alliance’s communications using various digital media.

The internship will have the following responsibilities\:

Drafting messages for Unstereotype Alliance’s social media channels [including twitter, facebook, linkedin and Instagram)
Based on the media clippings, select the most interesting content, prepare draft tweets and schedule them for approval via HootSuite
Research additional content on women’s empowerment and gender equality and schedule tweets via HootSuite
Research interesting posts from partners and schedule retweets via HootSuite
Keep up to date with the latest research and publications in the topic of gender-based stereotypes and what businesses are doing to accelerate the cause
Actively expand the network of followers
Maintain lists on Twitter\:

On a daily basis, monitor new followers and add them to lists on Twitter
Create a weekly chat/tweetathon such as #DiverseVoices

Monitor social media accounts\:

Monitor mentions for retweeting
Monitor the social media accounts for questions, and flag them to the Communications Specialist
Monitor the social media accounts for negative comments, and flag them to the Communications Specialist

Support live tweeting from events.
Draft visual content and prepare images for social media posts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), newsletter, etc.
Other tasks as requested by the Communications Team

Learning Elements

Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system
Learning different aspects of campaign coordination and social media outreach in an international environment
Increased knowledge of issues related to gender equality
Meeting and networking with UN Women colleagues in other units
Work as a team member in a multicultural setting
Learning about gender-based stereotypes and behavioral change

The internship will have the following responsibilities\:

Drafting messages for Unstereotype Alliance’s social media channels [including twitter, facebook, linkedin and Instagram)
Based on the media clippings, select the most interesting content, prepare draft tweets and schedule them for approval via HootSuite
Research additional content on women’s empowerment and gender equality and schedule tweets via HootSuite
Research interesting posts from partners and schedule retweets via HootSuite
Keep up to date with the latest research and publications in the topic of gender-based stereotypes and what businesses are doing to accelerate the cause
Actively expand the network of followers
Maintain lists on Twitter\:

On a daily basis, monitor new followers and add them to lists on Twitter
Create a weekly chat/tweetathon such as #DiverseVoices

Monitor social media accounts\:

Monitor mentions for retweeting
Monitor the social media accounts for questions, and flag them to the Communications Specialist
Monitor the social media accounts for negative comments, and flag them to the Communications Specialist

Support live tweeting from events.
Draft visual content and prepare images for social media posts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), newsletter, etc.
Other tasks as requested by the Communications Team

Learning Elements

Increased understanding of UN Women’s work and the UN system
Learning different aspects of campaign coordination and social media outreach in an international environment
Increased knowledge of issues related to gender equality
Meeting and networking with UN Women colleagues in other units
Work as a team member in a multicultural setting
Learning about gender-based stereotypes and behavioral change

Core Values\:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies\:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies\:

http\://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

Functional Competencies\:

Experience in communications and excellent writing skills
Proficient in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks
Familiar with women’s rights issues or international development/relations
Experience in graphic design
Self-starter; organized; able to multitask and balance multiple responsibilities
An understanding or interest in humanitarian efforts with relation to gender equality and social inclusion.

Core Values\:

Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism

Core Competencies\:

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Core Values and Competencies\:

http\://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about us/employment/un-women-employment-values-and-competencies-definitions-en.pdf

Functional Competencies\:

Experience in communications and excellent writing skills
Proficient in using new technologies, web-based platforms and social media networks
Familiar with women’s rights issues or international development/relations
Experience in graphic design
Self-starter; organized; able to multitask and balance multiple responsibilities
An understanding or interest in humanitarian efforts with relation to gender equality and social inclusion.

Education\:

The intern must have studies in International Relations, Gender studies, Visual Communications or other similar subject at the university level.

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Language\:

Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Working knowledge of Spanish or French a distinct advantage

Education\:

The intern must have studies in International Relations, Gender studies, Visual Communications or other similar subject at the university level.

Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

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