Associate Public Information Officer at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

About this Opportunity

UNESCO Paris Associate Public Information Officer (P-1/P-2) supporting media relations, web, social media, digital campaigns and multimedia communication.

The Division for Communications and Public Engagement develops UNESCO press material, digital stories, publications and campaign messaging. This post creates and edits content, supports social platforms, public information partnerships, website updates and staff training.

Key Details

Opportunity Type:: Job
Location:: Paris, France
Employment Type:: Full time
Education Level:: Master degree
Experience Level:: Junior
Work Arrangement:: On-site
Vacancy Reference:: CPE 013
Duration:: 2 years, renewable
Funding:: Approximate annual starting salary USD 68,118.
Application Deadline:: 15 Nov 2026
Posted:: 14 Oct 2026
Positions:: 1

Quick Summary

UNESCO staff benefits may include leave, pension and medical insurance. Approximate annual starting salary: USD 68,118...
• Draft and edit media releases, public information stories, speeches, digital content and social copy. • Develop soci...
At least 2 years of relevant public information, communications, media relations or digital content experience, prefer...

Eligibility & Requirements

Advanced degree in communications, journalism, political science, international relations or related; or a bachelor’s plus 2 additional years of qualifying experience. Strong writing/editing, web publishing, multimedia and English/French skills.
Previous UN/multilateral communications work; knowledge of additional UNESCO language.
At least 2 years of relevant public information, communications, media relations or digital content experience, preferably 1 year internationally. Familiarity with CMS, ideally Drupal.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit media releases, public information stories, speeches, digital content and social copy.
• Develop social graphics, videos and content campaigns.
• Support press outreach, media relationships and stakeholder events.
• Update UNESCO website/CMS content and train colleagues in content management tools.

Benefits

UNESCO staff benefits may include leave, pension and medical insurance. Approximate annual starting salary: USD 68,118.

Programme Eligibility

Master’s in communications, journalism, politics, international relations or related field; two years of relevant professional experience (or other qualifying combination).

Programme Details

Recruitment for Associate Public Information Officer at United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Direct application through the official employer career posting.

Consultancy Deliverables

Digital stories, social campaigns, press material, website updates and communication guidance.

Department

Division for Communications and Public Engagement (CPE), Digital Content Unit

Specialisation

Public information, social media, communications campaigns and media

Education Requirements

Master’s in communication/journalism/related or eligible bachelor’s plus extra experience.

Experience Requirements

2+ years in communications, digital content, media or public information.

Programme Skills

Journalistic writing, press relations, multimedia production, Drupal/CMS, video editing, social media, digital campaigns.

Additional Information

International professional UNESCO appointment; mandatory review of exact application time zone and local visa/eligibility details.

Compensation

From USD 68,118.00 per year

How to Apply

Official listed publication date: 2026-10-14. Imported midnight is a date-only placeholder; actual time is not confirmed. Official listed closing date: 2026-11-14. Imported midnight is a date-only placeholder; verify the actual cutoff time on the application page. Applications on UNESCO Careers. UNESCO deadlines are generally described in Paris time; check the local cutoff in the official advert. Closing timestamp uses a date-end placeholder when the source provided a calendar date only; it is not a confirmed deadline hour. Calendar date deadline recorded at 23:59:59 for import; actual cutoff time is not confirmed.

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About the Organization

UNESCO is the United Nations agency for education, science, culture and communication.

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Published: 25 Oct 2026
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Associate Public Information Officer