Unpaid Internship - WSIS Forum 2027 - Junior Project Officer (Social Media and Digital Marketing)

ITU • Geneva, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Project Officer will contribute to social media and digital marketing activities for the WSIS Process and WSIS Forum 2027 under the supervision of a designated officer. The role supports research, content creation, channel engagement, editorial planning, and performance monitoring to help communicate WSIS activities and reach audiences worldwide.

The position is an unpaid, full-time, on-site internship at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The stated internship duration is six months, from 18 January to 16 July 2026. Medical insurance, travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or sponsoring institution.

Requirements

• University degree in marketing, graphic design, communications, public relations, business, new media, international relations, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English for conducting research and producing documents, including drafting and editing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent writing, editing (photo, video, and text), presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with government, private-sector, civil-society, and academic stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Candidates must be under 30 years of age; exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.
• Candidates must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate (within six months before the internship starts).
• Candidates must be a citizen of an ITU Member State.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social media and social analytics tools.
• Knowledge of online marketing and a good understanding of major marketing channels.
• Knowledge of web design.
• Knowledge of Canva and Adobe Photoshop.
• Knowledge of a second ITU official language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning and delivering social media and digital marketing activities for the WSIS Process and WSIS Forum 2027.
• Research digital communication trends, platform features, and audience insights, and suggest fresh ideas and effective practices.
• Monitor channel performance and engagement data to identify what resonates with audiences and where content can be improved.
• Help engage communities across WSIS social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube, in line with organizational guidance.
• Create, edit, and publish engaging content, including copy, graphics, short videos, and other digital assets that encourage participation in WSIS activities.
• Maintain editorial calendars and coordinate content schedules around key milestones, campaigns, and Forum activities.
• Help keep existing channels organized and up to date, and contribute ideas for reaching new audiences where appropriate.
• Compile social media statistics and prepare concise performance updates to support evidence-informed communication.
• Develop creative online content that conveys global conversations, digital innovations, and real-world impact to audiences around the world.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern