Another exciting internship opportunity at the United Nations! Applications are open for the United Nations Marketing Internship 2026. As of Sept. 12, 2026, the United Nations announced the Marketing Intern position offered by the UN Department of Global Communication and is seeking applications from talented, self-motivated students. The internship is based at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and is offered under the I-1 category. Students enrolled in a master’s or bachelor’s program, or those who have recently graduated in relevant fields such as business administration, marketing, communication, media, journalism, public information, or related fields are eligible.
The internship is expected to last 3-6 months, with a tentative start date of October 1st, 2026. No application fee is required. Applicants must submit their applications by September 20th, 2026. For those unfamiliar with the United Nations Department of Global Communication, the department communicates the UN’s work to people around the world.
Details about UN Marketing Internship
It’s a full-time internship program based in the Sales and Marketing section of the Outreach Division within the United Nations Department of Global Communication in New York. During the internship, interns will support efforts to promote and distribute United Nations publications. The program offers students and graduates an excellent opportunity to gain practical exposure to publishing, communication, and digital content in an international organization.
Internship Overview
- Country: United States
- Location: UN HQ, New York
- Internship Level: Internships, I-1
- Aimed at: Students & Recent Graduates
- Duration: 3-6 Months
- Application Deadline: September 20, 2026
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Who can Apply?
You must meet the following criteria to apply:
- Students enrolled in a graduate degree program or equivalent
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree
- Have already graduated with a university degree
- Field of study must be closely related to the type of internship, such as Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Media and Journalism, Publishing, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, or Marketing Analytics
- Demonstrate keen interest in the work of the United Nations
- Must be computer literate
- Able to work with people from different cultural beliefs and backgrounds
- No prior work experience required
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable
Internship is Ideal for
The internship is useful for students and recent graduates who are interested in the areas of :
- Communications
- Public Information
- Publishing
- Digital Content
- Audience Analytics
- Media and Outreach
Intern Roles
- Research current marketing practices and audience engagement trends
- Prepare recommendations to improve outreach
- Help develop a sample integrated marketing campaign
- Propose campaign messaging and communication channels
- Support the preparation of promotional materials and draft content for communication platforms
- Help design and analyze surveys or feedback tools
Internship Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in publishing, marketing, and communications
- Gain practical work experience within the United Nations
- Develop digital content creation skills
- Gain exposure to the United Nations’ work
- Work under the supervision of a UN Marketing Officer
- Build professional networks within an international organization
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Degree Transcript
- Any other supporting document
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How to Apply?
The application process is online, through the United Nations career portal (careers.un.org). Visit the offical link below to apply.
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Note: No application fee is required at any stage of the application process.
