Public Relations Intern

Organization Overview

UNICEF USA (“UUSA” or “We”) relentlessly pursues a more equitable world for every child, upholding the rights of all children and empowering every child, everywhere. We also support the fundamental belief that children should have a voice and role in shaping their futures and the futures of their communities.

Over eight decades, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has built an unprecedented global support system for the world’s children, and has boldly taken on the biggest, seemingly impossible challenges facing children. UNICEF relentlessly works day in and day out to deliver the essentials that give every child an equitable chance in life: health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more. UNICEF USA advances the global mission of UNICEF by rallying the American public to support the world’s most vulnerable children.

We know that sustainable change is attainable, but it can’t be achieved alone. It takes a committed team – individuals, governments, corporations, volunteers and staff – who demonstrate a relentless commitment to working tirelessly, day in and day out in some of the toughest, hardest to reach places. Big problems need big solutions, and we harness our collective, global voice and energy to do more good, in more places for children. We will never stop supporting UNICEF to develop smarter, more cost-effective solutions; scaling up proven, data-driven programs; and harnessing new technologies to create measurable change for children.

UUSA is organized under the laws of New York State as a not-for-profit corporation. As such, UUSA is a tax-exempt organization as defined under Section 501C(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is governed by an independent, non-salaried Board of Directors.

Position: Public Relations Intern

Location: Hybrid/Remote

Salary: The pay for this role is $17 per hour, up to 20 hours per week.

Public Relations Intern

UNICEF USA is seeking a responsible, motivated, and passionate Public Relations Intern for the Fall 2024 cohort who would work in collaboration with UNICEF USA Public Relations Associate and Entertainment and Sports Marketing Manager to support on external communications, influencer, ambassador and sports-related objectives. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of public relations while contributing to the organization's mission of advocating for the rights of children globally. We are currently seeking unpaid interns for our cohort that will commence in September.

This Internship Would Provide An Opportunity To Learn About

• UNICEF USA’s Celebrity, Ambassador & Influencer Programs
• UNICEF USA’s response to global emergencies
• UNICEF USA’s domestic advocacy and thought leadership strategy
• UNICEF USA’s PR outreach efforts on a national, local and social publisher level
  
  

Key Responsibilities/Projects

• Assist in prospecting and media list development for celebrities, ambassadors, thought leadership, social media accounts, and local and national news
• Assist in tracking, monitoring and reporting for the UNICEF USA External Communications team to create quarterly and project-based reports and presentations
• Work with platforms such as Critical Mention, Muckrack, Burrelles and more to assist the team in creating quarterly and activation-based reports to track audience, publicity value and earned coverage
• Assist with creating briefing materials for coordinated interviews around key moments
• Support across the External Communications team with research, language drafting, editing and more
• Analyze media trends and existing news coverage as related to UNICEF initiatives, breaking news, humanitarian issues and more
• Support the growth of the Influencer Program by researching and vetting prospective celebrities in the social media space
• Assist in administrative support including preparing materials, managing media databases and more
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
• Interest in public relations, external communications, entertainment industry preferred
• Experience with monitoring and reporting
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and meeting deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Passion for child rights advocacy
• Previous public relations or external communications experience is a plus
• Must be a highly motivated team player who enthusiastically embraces the mission of UNICEF and UNICEF USA
• Must demonstrate UNICEF USA Core Values: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork and Service
  
  

Preferred

It is preferred that interns are available between 10 - 2PM Eastern time and located in one of the following geo-hubs for an optimal internship experience:

• Atlanta, GA
• Boston, MA
• Chicago, IL
• Dallas, TX
• Houston, TX
• New York, NY
• Washington, D.C.
  
  

Must possess current and valid US Work Authorization and be eligible to work for any US employer without sponsorship.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. UNICEF USA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. UUSA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@unicefusa.org .