United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Deputy Executive Director (Programme) (Assistant Secretary-General), Office of t
United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), New York, New York, us, 10261
Social Media Intern – TikTok Content Production
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) .
Job Description Full‑time internship lasting 24 weeks, with two possible periods: 1 March 2026 – 16 August 2026 or 1 September 2026 – 14 February 2027.
Location: New York (in person) or remote.
About UNFPA 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.
Role Summary The Social Media Intern will support UNFPA HQ’s digital engagement by producing engaging, on‑camera mobile videos for TikTok. Working closely with the Digital Communications Team, the intern will contribute to content ideation, filming, editing, and scheduling high‑impact videos that showcase UNFPA’s mandate, global priorities, and storytelling needs.
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
Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher).
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 and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
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
Increased understanding of how large international organisations use communications and social media in particular to build their brand.
Understanding of the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set‑up.
Familiarisation with communication principles and messaging.
Learning to communicate messages using inclusive language.
Writing and formulating channel‑specific social media content.
Understanding basic project management principles.
Understanding 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 must be assumed either by the nominating institution or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses and arrange 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 an institution, university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend will be paid based on the location of the intern.
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
12 January 2026 . Due to the large volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About UNFPA We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) .
Job Description Full‑time internship lasting 24 weeks, with two possible periods: 1 March 2026 – 16 August 2026 or 1 September 2026 – 14 February 2027.
Location: New York (in person) or remote.
About UNFPA 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.
Role Summary The Social Media Intern will support UNFPA HQ’s digital engagement by producing engaging, on‑camera mobile videos for TikTok. Working closely with the Digital Communications Team, the intern will contribute to content ideation, filming, editing, and scheduling high‑impact videos that showcase UNFPA’s mandate, global priorities, and storytelling needs.
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
Enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’s programme, or higher).
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 and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.
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
Increased understanding of how large international organisations use communications and social media in particular to build their brand.
Understanding of the UNFPA mandate and policies, including regional set‑up.
Familiarisation with communication principles and messaging.
Learning to communicate messages using inclusive language.
Writing and formulating channel‑specific social media content.
Understanding basic project management principles.
Understanding 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 must be assumed either by the nominating institution or by the students themselves, who will have to meet living expenses and arrange 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 an institution, university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme. The stipend will be paid based on the location of the intern.
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
12 January 2026 . Due to the large volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
About UNFPA We promote gender equality and empower women, girls and young people to take control of their bodies and their futures.
#J-18808-Ljbffr