UNDP Home-based Internship Job 2026: Media and Communications Internship Opportunity

Overview

UNDP is offering a six-month Media and Communications Internship in its Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy, listed under job identification 37000. The post is home based with New York, United States as the listed location. UNDP is the UN global development network, working in 170 countries and territories, and its Communications Group contributes to the organization's communications vision and strategy and works with teams across UNDP.

The intern may track, research and analyze information on assigned subjects, gather information from different sources and help assess its news value and likely impact. Other tasks include assisting with communications campaigns, supporting press conferences, helping prepare news compilations on priority development themes, and maintaining media and subscription mailing lists.

Who can apply

Applicants must meet one of three education pathways. They can be enrolled in a graduate programme leading to a second university degree or higher, be in the final academic year of a first university degree at bachelor's level or equivalent, or hold a relevant university degree and be able to start the internship within one year of graduation if selected. Previous experience in communications or media work is an asset.

Requirements

Solid writing and editing skills are needed, together with strong organization, the ability to multitask and careful attention to detail. UNDP looks for candidates who are responsible, responsive and enthusiastic, with an interest in global issues and the United Nations. They should work effectively in a multicultural setting and understand that international communications can involve politically sensitive subjects.

Key dates

The vacancy was posted on September 18, 2026, and the application deadline is October 3, 2026, at 5:00 AM.