UNICEF USA→
Brand Marketing & Communications Intern
Not specified
$37k–$37k/yr
No experience required
1 week ago
Job Description
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: Brand Marketing & Communications Intern
Location: Remote/Nationwide
Salary: The pay for this role is $18.00 per hour, up to 30 hours per week.
The Brand Marketing & Communications (BMC) Team is seeking a highly motivated, responsible and passionate intern for the Summer 2026 Semester to support the team’s overarching goal of increasing awareness for UNICEF’s mission and programming with key audiences as well as elevating the brand here in the United States. During the Summer Semester, the BMC Intern will support news & emergencies, entertainment & sports, brand experiences, thought leadership and brand marketing through UNICEF USA key moments, initiatives and emergencies. The UNICEF USA Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of both brand and communications while contributing to the organization's mission of advocating for the rights of children globally.
This position will report to the Entertainment & Sports Marketing Senior Associate and Public Relations Associate, with support from the Managing Director of Public Relations and Managing Director of Entertainment & Sports Marketing.
This Internship Provides the Opportunity to Learn About:
- UNICEF USA’s Celebrity, Ambassador, Sports Partnerships & Influencer Programs
- UNICEF USA’s Response to Global Emergencies Through Securing Both National and Local Media Coverage
- UNICEF USA’s Domestic Advocacy and Thought Leadership Strategy
- Engaging Gen Z Audiences to Elevate the UNICEF Brand in the United States
Key Responsibilities/Outcomes:
- Assist in prospecting and media list development for celebrities, ambassadors, thought leadership, local and national news
- Work with platforms such as Critical Mention, MuckRack and more to assist in tracking, monitoring and reporting for the UNICEF USA Brand Marketing & Communications team to track audience, publicity value and earned coverage
- Assist with creating briefing materials for coordinated interviews around key moments
- Attend weekly department meetings to learn about and support key moments and ongoing initiatives (ex. International Day of Play, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF planning)
- Assist with event attendance tracking methods and benchmarking for brand experiences
- Support the Thought Leadership team in podcasts, conferences and media research for UNICEF USA's Executive Voice opportunities
- Support across the Brand Marketing & Communications team with other 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 with organizing media databases to support teams with targeted campaigns and projects
Core Skills and Competencies
- Must be a current student enrolled in a College or University degree program
- Interest in public relations, external communications, marketing, and 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
For an optimal internship experience, it is preferred that interns are available Mondays-Fridays between the working hours of 10:00AM EST and 3:00PM EST and located in one of the following geo-hubs:
- Chicago, IL
- 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.