Audiovisual Editing and Digital Media Intern

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The UN operates in various fields including human rights, humanitarian assistance, and sustainable development, with a workforce of over 44,000 employees worldwide. The organization has a presence in multiple countries, working to address global challenges and foster international collaboration.

Job Overview:
The Audiovisual Editing and Digital Media Intern position is designed for individuals who are passionate about audiovisual production and digital media management. The intern will support various projects related to the digitization and preservation of audiovisual materials, which include video, audio, photographic, and multimedia records. The role involves organizing and managing these materials for processing, editing, and archiving, ensuring that they are preserved for future use. The intern will perform basic to intermediate video editing tasks, assist with audio editing, and create accessibility-related materials such as subtitles and transcripts. This position offers an opportunity to collaborate with different teams within the organization, contributing to the management of institutional knowledge and historical records while gaining valuable experience in the field of digital media.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will be responsible for a variety of tasks including supporting audiovisual digitization and preservation projects, organizing and preparing audiovisual materials for processing, and performing video editing tasks such as trimming, sequencing, and captioning. Additionally, the intern will assist with audio editing activities, create subtitles and transcripts, and conduct quality-control reviews of edited materials. The intern will also maintain digital media assets according to established folder structures and metadata practices, track project progress, and prepare documentation and reports. Collaboration with records management and communications teams is essential, as is participation in meetings and seminars where the intern will take notes and draft summary reports. The intern may also propose their own ideas and initiatives for projects and will perform other activities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent) or be in the final academic year of a first university degree program at the bachelor’s level or equivalent. A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Communications, Film or Media Studies, Business Administration, Management, or related fields is preferred. Demonstrated interest in audiovisual production, archives, and digital preservation is essential. Proficiency in standard software applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, is required, along with familiarity with video and audio editing software. Knowledge of multimedia production and the ability to prepare materials for advocacy and archival purposes is desirable. Applicants must also be able to provide proof of their academic status.

Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should be pursuing or have completed a degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Communications, Film or Media Studies, Business Administration, or Management. Candidates must be in their final year of a bachelor’s degree program or have completed a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. program. Proof of enrollment or completion of the relevant degree is required at the time of application.

Experience:
While professional work experience is not required for this internship, candidates should have a field of study closely related to the internship. Knowledge and experience in audiovisual production and editing are desirable, but not mandatory. The internship is designed to provide practical experience to students or recent graduates, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting.

Languages:
Fluency in spoken and written English is required, as English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Knowledge of an additional official UN language, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is considered an advantage and may enhance the candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
This internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for their own travel, visa, accommodation, and living expenses. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of Switzerland may need to obtain the appropriate visa and work authorization. It is important for successful candidates to discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. The United Nations does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, ensuring that applicants are not subjected to any financial burdens.