Duration

12 months

Internships

The IAEA accepts a limited number of interns each year. The internships are awarded to persons studying towards a university degree or who have recently received a degree (see Internship web pages for further details).

The purpose of the programme is:

To provide interns with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in line with their studies or interests, and expose them to the work of the IAEA and the United Nations as a whole;

To benefit the IAEA's programmes through the assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields.

The duration of an internship is normally not less than three months and not more than one year.

Organizational Setting

The Director General's Office (DGO) provides leadership and coordination for all IAEA activities at the executive level for meeting Member States' needs, and achieving a one-house approach and a results-based management.

The Office of Public Information and Communication (OPIC) plays a vital role in advancing the IAEA's mission by delivering objective, accurate, and timely information about the Agency and global nuclear developments. Through strategic communication efforts, OPIC fosters public understanding of the safe, secure, and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, as well as the IAEA's global roles.

OPIC advises the Director General on media relations, organizes press briefings and interviews, develops digital platforms and campaigns, and coordinates communication activities across the Agency. It supports major IAEA events and conferences by managing media engagement, creative content production and ensures effective internal communication within the organization. The Office also manages the Agency's Visitor Centre and related outreach activities to attract and engage visitors.

The Web, Digital Media and Public Information Materials Section, operating under OPIC, holds corporate responsibility for editorial oversight, content creation, digital media outreach and campaigns, and the development of information products. It manages the Agency's platforms for both internal and external communication, as well as the Seibersdorf Visitor Centre (SVC). The Section plays a key role in enhancing the IAEA's visibility and public engagement by producing high-quality web and social media content in multiple languages, including public information campaigns, graphic design, and outreach to educational institutions for guided tours of the SVC. Through strong corporate branding and compelling storytelling, it supports the Agency's communication objectives and strengthens public awareness and understanding of the IAEA's mission and activities.

Main Purpose

The main purpose of an internship is to provide the holder with an opportunity to gain practical working experience in producing and publishing content on the social media platforms of an international organization. The training provided should benefit the intern and the divisional programme in which he/she works.

Functions / Key Results Expected

• Drafting posts, creating galleries, and other social media content for the IAEA's various social media channels in English.

• Supporting the social media team with analytics, scheduling content and monitoring and evaluation of campaigns and activations.

• Creating graphic design assets for social media content using Canva templates, producing reels and other multimedia assets for social media platforms.

• Scanning latest trends in content and advising colleagues on how to keep social media content fresh and relevant.

• Use Trello Boards to plan, create, and curate social media content on a daily basis, maintain and update weekly social media calendars, collect and collate information from different departments and teams; 

• Other support to the section as required

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree or studies in communication, journalism or related field.

• Experience in managing social media channels and producing content for social media

• Some experience with the technical sides of communication production is desired, for example video or photo editing, using Content Management Systems (CMS) for uploading content onto websites, using design software such as Adobe or Canva.

Applicant Eligibility

• Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years of age and have completed at least three years of full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a first degree.

• Candidates may apply up to one year after the completion of a bachelor's, master's or doctorate degree.

• Candidates must not have previously participated in the IAEA's internship programme.

• Good written and spoken English essential; fluency in any other IAEA official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) an asset.

• Candidates must attach two signed letters of recommendation to their application.