Unpaid Internship - WSIS Forum 2027 - Junior Project Officer (Videography)

ITU • Geneva, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Project Officer (Videography) internship supports the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Process by using video and visual storytelling to capture people, projects, and initiatives advancing inclusive digital development. Under the supervision of a designated officer, the intern will contribute to photography, filming, editing, and communication activities for the WSIS Forum 2027 and other WSIS-related activities. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and on-site at ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The stated internship duration is six months, from 18 January to 16 July 2026.

The intern will produce polished visual content for audiences across different channels, working with the social media and communications team to support coordinated storytelling and strengthen the WSIS Process’s digital presence. The position is intended for a candidate pursuing or recently completing studies in a relevant field. No prior experience is required. Medical insurance, travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern or their sponsoring institution.

Requirements

• University degree in audiovisual production, videography, photography, filmmaking, communications, public relations, new media, international relations, or a related field.
• Excellent knowledge of English for research and producing documents, including drafting and editing.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Excellent filming and editing skills in 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.
• Must be under 30 years of age; exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate programme, or be a recent graduate within six months before the internship starts.
• Must be a citizen of an ITU Member State.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a second ITU official language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish.
• Knowledge of podcasts.
• Good understanding of major online video platforms.
• Adequate knowledge of web design.

Responsibilities

• Support photography, filming, and video editing for the WSIS Forum 2027 and other WSIS-related activities.
• Capture event moments and interviews, and turn footage into polished, audience-ready video content within agreed timelines.
• Develop story ideas, scripts, and shot lists that clearly and compellingly communicate the purpose and impact of WSIS initiatives.
• Repurpose existing footage and photographs into digital assets for outreach, campaigns, and publications across different channels.
• Edit and adapt visual content for different formats and platforms, taking accessibility, audience, and communication objectives into account.
• Work with the social media and communications team to deliver coordinated visual storytelling and strengthen the WSIS Process’s digital presence.
• Suggest creative audiovisual approaches for highlighting project results, stakeholder perspectives, and digital development success stories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern