Communications Intern Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• University degree in areas related to Information and Communication Technologies, as well as Economy, Business administration, International Relations or International Development Studies, Public Policy, Social Policy, Communications and/or related subjects.
• No work experience required.
• Advanced level of English.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office; PowerPoint; Adobe Photoshop and/or Adobe Premiere Pro; Canva; and AI tools such as Gemini 3 Nano Banana Pro, NotebookLM, and other generative AI platforms, an asset).
• Knowledge of ICT industry and tech media.
• Knowledge of both traditional and new media approaches.
• Knowledge of digital editorial content and promotional platforms.
• Knowledge of best practices related to effective modern digital communication.
• Familiarity with content analysis and industry measurement methodologies.
• Be under 30 years of age (Exceptions may be considered for candidates pursuing a Ph.D.).
• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate programme, or be a recent graduate (within six months prior to the start of the internship).
• Be a citizen of a Member State of ITU.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide communications support on activities related to smart sustainable cities and AI-powered virtual worlds.
• Write engaging social media posts, ensuring regular social media updates.
• Assist with drafting the Digital Transformation and Cities Digest.
• Create digital, mobile-first content, including taking photos and videos.
• Develop content for the website, contributing and ensuring the visibility of virtual events, digital campaigns, and key activities related to smart sustainable cities and AI-powered virtual worlds.
• Maintain, proofread, and systematically update website pages (training will be provided).
• Conduct research and data analysis, including research on trends, best practices, and relevant topics to support the development of communication strategies.
• Support with event coordination, assisting the organization of ITU events related to Digital Transformation for People-Centered Cities and AI-powered virtual worlds.
• Draft editorial and other relevant promotional content for events related to Digital Transformation for People-Centered Cities and AI-powered virtual worlds.

Benefits

• Ad hoc training offered to ITU staff.
• Learning will be structured and will take place through participation in ITU meetings and/or workshops, by studying ITU reports, surveys, studies or activities related processes, by mentoring/coaching/on-the-job training.
• The intern will acquire excellent knowledge and experience of: Wordpress, Recommendation ITU-T A.1, ITU-T Working Methods and other Mechanisms.
• The intern will be offered the possibility to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment.
• The intern will participate in ITU-T’s activities in the area of AI-powered virtual worlds, IoT and Smart Sustainable Cities.