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Internship on Multimedia video team

Geneva

  • Organization: ILO - International Labour Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Internship - Internship
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Design (digital, product, graphics or visual design)
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Grade: Internship 

Publication date: 30 September 2024
Application deadline (midnight Geneva time): 14 October 2024

Vacancy no.: INTERNROSTER/2024/2/DCOMM/MULTIMEDIA 

 

Job ID: 12414 

Department: DCOMM 
Organization Unit: MULTIMEDIA 
Location: Geneva, Switzerland  
Duration of contract: 3 to 6 months (starting on the 1st or the 15th of a given month)

 

You are applying to the ILO generic internship roster, which is published several times per year. The roster will be made available to all departments and field offices, which will then select and directly contact suitable candidates. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, the ILO does not inform candidates about the status of their application. 

 

ILO Internship Programme provides an opportunity for talented individuals to:

(a) increase understanding of relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies;

(b) gain practical experience with the ILO directly related to their field of study.

The internship programme is not intended to lead to a career in the ILO. There should be no expectation of further employment at the end of the internship.

 

**Please note that you can apply to a maximum of three internship profiles during the current application period. If you apply to more than three internship profiles, your application will not be considered for any profile.** Note that you may withdraw your candidature at any time via the Jobs Applied section of your profile.

 

It is highly recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid last minute technical issues or delays. Late applications will not be considered.

 

The ILO values diversity. We welcome applications from candidates from non- or under- represented member States. 

 

The ILO also encourages applications from persons with disabilities. If needed, reasonable accommodation will be provided to candidates with disabilities in the recruitment phase as well as during the internship to promote equality of opportunities. For assistance, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

 

IMPORTANT:
Please only apply for an internship if you fulfil the following two criteria:

(1) You have no close relative serving in the ILO.

(2) This is your first internship with the ILO (only one internship is permitted).

 

 

Department

The Multimedia intern position is located within the Department of Communication and Public Information (DCOMM).

The Multimedia video intern will work in the News and Media  (NEWS&MEDIA) unit of DCOMM to support video content creation and library archiving for the ILO. 

Learning areas

As an intern in DCOMM/NEWS&MEDIA, you would be working on the following tasks;

•    Supporting with recordings and filming in-studio and in the field in Geneva

•    Editing, managing, and organizing b-roll and other video content.

•    Supporting with post-production, including video editing and social media video production

•    Supporting with the ILO’s video archiving project, including reviewing the video library, ensuring that metadata, release forms, and other essential information are included and properly archived, and organizing the library.

The Multimedia video intern will be exposed to multiple World of Work issues and gain a strong understanding of the ILO, its work and the world of work more broadly. At the same time, they will have the opportunity to expand their video creation and content management skills as part of the News and Media unit and broader communication department.
 

Required profile

Education

  • Communications, journalism, film and broadcasting
  • The candidate should be enrolled in their final year of graduate degree programme or should have completed such a programme no longer than 1 years ago.

Experience

Previous experience in video creation and/or video archiving

Languages

Excellent command of English and a good working knowledge of French or Spanish

Competencies

    • Good English language writing skills.
    • Experience with video production and post-production.
    • An understanding of content management, including archiving, tagging, and metadata.
    • Creative mind and high interest in visual content creation.
    • Ability to adapt messages to a culturally diverse audience.
    • Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of the team and to meet strict deadlines.

Additional requirements:

    • Good computer skills and an ability to acquire knowledge of computer management systems.
    • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Premiere, and Photoshop

 

How to apply:

 

1. Search for an internship profile via the page on ILO Jobs 

2. Select the internship profile you would like to apply for, and create a profile on ILO Jobs 

3. Complete your candidate profile and apply to the internship profile

4. Be sure to attach a cover letter in the last section of the application, as applications without a cover letter will not be considered and you cannot attach a cover letter after the deadline. 

 

Selection process:

 

Following a first screening by the Human Resources Development Department (HRD), hiring departments will short-list applicants. You will be directly contacted should an internship opportunity match your profile. If you have not been contacted by any department within six months after your application, you can consider that you have not been selected by any department for this roster. If still eligible, you may apply to the next roster. 

 

If shortlisted, you may be contacted by the hiring department for a written test and/or interview. The ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates.

 

Stipend/Financial compensations:

 

As an intern in Geneva, you will receive a stipend of 2450 CHF per month from the ILO, unless you receive funding through another institution (for example your university or a foundation). If you receive partial funding, ILO will cover the difference to ensure you receive 2450 CHF per month. Your travel to Geneva will be at your own expense. In addition to the amounts referred above, each intern shall receive the amount of CHF45 per month, or the equivalent amount in the currency in which the monthly stipend is paid, which is a contribution from the Office towards the cost of medical insurance to cover the period of the internship.

 

Qualified candidates from non- and under- represented countries may be eligible for a special fund that provides financial assistance for round-trip airfare (economy class) in addition to the stipend.

 

Insurance:

 

Please note that the ILO does not take responsibility for any costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during the internship. You will be responsible for your own insurance coverage for illness and accidents for the duration of the internship at the duty station (whether Geneva or the field).

 

Fraud warning:

 

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.
This vacancy is now closed.