Call for Expression of Interest

Title: Multimedia Production Intern (Videographer and Filmmaker) Duty Station: Madrid, Spain
Reference: UNWTO/HHRR/CFE/15/COMM/2026 Start date: As soon as possible
Department: Communications Duration: 6 months
Contractual Status: Intern Deadline for Applications: 28 August 2026

The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

UN Tourism is currently looking for a Multimedia Production Intern (Videographer & Filmmaker) for its Communication Department. The Communication Department contributes to positioning tourism in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, increasing the digital footprint, as well as generating strategic media relations of UN Tourism. The work of the UN Tourism Communications Department is cross cutting to the Organization and needs an effective internal exchange with all departments to ensure overall coherence.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief, Communications Department, and the day-to-day guidance of the Programme Officer, Communications Department, the intern performs the following duties:

  1. 1. Assists in editing scripts and storyboards for videos, animations, and other multimedia content used in learning materials and communications;
  2. 2. Assists in producing and editing multimedia content, including videos, motion graphics, and visual assets;
  3. 3. Creates promotional and audiovisual storytelling content for use across UN Tourism's digital and communication channels;
  4. 4. Organizes, catalogs, and archives raw footage, project files, and multimedia assets in accordance with established file management practices;
  5. 5. Assists the communications team to develop engaging visual content aligned with UN Tourism branding and communication objectives;
  6. 6. Creates graphics, subtitles, captions, and other visual elements to enhance multimedia productions and improve accessibility;
  7. 7. Assists in preparing multimedia content for publication across websites, social media platforms, presentations, and other digital channels;
  8. 8. Ensures that multimedia products comply with UN Tourism branding guidelines, copyright requirements, and accessibility standards;
  9. 9. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Academic

  • Students currently enrolled in a university degree programme in the field of Film, Audiovisual Production, Multimedia Communication, or a related discipline; or
- Recent graduates from a university degree programme in the field of Film, Audiovisual Production, Multimedia Communication, or a related discipline.
Languages - Fluency in English is essential; - Good working knowledge of another of the official languages of the Organization (Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Russian) is an asset.
Computer Skills - Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software and Windows 11; - Proficiency in video editing and post-production software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro) and familiarity with camera and audio recording equipment.
Other Skills and Competencies - Ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; - Sense of responsibility and commitment; - Keen interest and appreciation for the United Nations.
Application Procedure Interested applicants are requested to complete the Online UN Tourism Internship Application Form. Please note that UN Tourism will only accept applications received through our web-based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g. post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated above, will not be taken into consideration.
Remuneration and Other conditions A monthly stipend of EUR 500 is foreseen. UN Tourism does not provide any other financial support for Interns. Interns are responsible for all matters pertaining to their stay at the duty station and must be in possession of an all-risk insurance, valid for the duration of their Internship.
- Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months of the deadline should consider their application as unsuccessful; - Short-listed candidates may be asked to take a competitive exam and/or interview as part of the final phase of the selection process. These candidates will be contacted directly for this purpose; - There is no guarantee either that the initial contract will be renewed or that a career appointment within UN Tourism will subsequently be offered.
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