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Media and Communications Intern

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Job Description

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The World Food Programme (WFP) is seeking a Media and Communications Intern for its London Office to support the UK Lead in raising awareness and support for WFP's work. 
London is a global communications hub with many UK-based media outlets accessed across the world.  As such, our engagement with the media in London is particularly important for WFP. We are looking for an experienced, dynamic Media and Communications Intern to support the UK Lead in raising awareness and support for our work. The Intern will assist with creating tailored content, both online and offline, and will help to build brand recognition among key stakeholders across the UK.
General Information
Title of Post: Media and Communications Intern
Supervisor: UK Media and Communications Lead
Unit: Public Partnerships Division
City and Country: London, United Kingdom
Duration of internship: 8 Months
Expected Start Date: Monday, 4 January 2027 (with some flexibility)

Job Responsibilities

  • Daily media monitoring, analysing the UK media landscape and identifying trends, risks and opportunities for proactive and reactive engagement.
  • Production of social media content, including stories from the field, UK aid worker profiles and social media packages.
  • Management of the London Office LinkedIn account and support to the London Director with content generation.
  • Collaborate with WFP Country Offices to gather and produce stories, testimonials and multimedia assets that showcase the impact of WFP’s programmes.
  • Liaison with the FCDO Communications team to amplify the visibility of UK-funded WFP programmes, regularly sharing content and coordinating with them around major visits, announcements and events.
  • Occasional event coordination, managing logistics, invitations and preparations.
  • Support the UK Media and Communications Lead to cultivate and expand relationships, particularly beyond traditional outlets and among influencers.
  • Assist with the gathering of information for press releases, media advisories, Opeds, posts and talking points. Work with the London Office Director and UK Media and Communications Lead to coordinate outputs from WFP Goodwill Ambassadors, including preparation for announcements and consistent social media content. 
  • In addition, the media and communications intern may also be required to:
  • Monitor parliamentary debates, parliamentary questions tabled and wider political developments relevant to WFP priorities.
  • Support the drafting of briefing materials, stakeholder engagement notes and parliamentary outreach activities as required.
  • Attend relevant parliamentary, NGO, think tank and sector events to strengthen stakeholder engagement and identify advocacy opportunities.

Other Educational Qualification

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a recognized university.

Skills

  • University course attendance in the past 12 months.
  • Fluency in both oral and written communication in English. Working knowledge of another official UN language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian plus Portuguese) is an asset.
  • Education: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Relations or a related field.
  • Understanding of the UK media landscape, ideally with some experience in a newsroom or communications department.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong news judgement and ability to see the bigger picture. 
  • Ability to use social media tools such as Canva to produce content.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically.
  • Team spirit, good organisational and interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative.
  • Knowledge of UK politics, foreign and development policy and current affairs would be an advantage.

Salary

  • Negotiable

Others

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of UK Media and Communications Lead, the incumbent will be provided with close mentoring, guidance and technical supervision. Performance planning and reviews as well as learning and development discussions will be a key part of the supervision. The Director of the London Office will be the second-level supervisor. With the support of a comprehensive induction package, the Intern will rapidly become a productive member of the team.


Training components

Throughout their assignment WFP interns have access to an industry-leading learning platform, WeLearn.  Depending on opportunities and availability of funds, he/she may participate in WFP workshops or seminars, as appropriate.


Learning elements

At the end of the assignment, the Intern should have a greater understanding of the World Food Programme’s work and its role within the wider humanitarian system.


Terms and Conditions

Interns receive a monthly stipend from WFP up to the maximum amount of US$1000 per month depending on the duty station of assignment.  
WFP is not responsible for living expenses, arrangements for accommodation, necessary visas and related costs. 
WFP will reimburse travel tickets for candidates who are nationals of developing countries and are pursuing their studies in their home country. 
WFP will recognise candidates’ educational credentials from institutions that have been certified by competent international or national authorities such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) or Ministries of Education. 
Candidates who bear any of the following relations to WFP staff members are not eligible to apply: sons, daughters, brothers or sisters. 

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World Food Program(WFP)

Job Summary

  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Location: London, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Internship
  • Experience: 2 to 3 Year (s)
  • Vacancy: 01
  • Job Level:Mid
  • Gender: Any
  • Published on:October 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline: January 4, 2027
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About the Company

  • Company Name: World Food Program(WFP)
  • Website: https://www.wfp.org/careers
  • The UNITED NATIONS WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME (WFP) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization working towards zero hunger by 2030, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Powered by the passion, dedication and professionalism of our 20,000 staff worldwide, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) works in over 80 countries to bring life-saving food to people displaced by conflict and made destitute by disasters, and help individuals and communities find life-changing solutions to the multiple challenges they face in building better futures. In 2020, WFP assisted 115.5 million people – the largest number since 2012. On any given day, WFP has 5,600 trucks, 30 ships and nearly 100 planes on the move, delivering food and other assistance to those in most need. Every year, we distribute more than 15 billion rations at an estimated average cost per ration of US$ 0.61. We work to enhance nutrition in women and children, support smallholder farmers in improving productivity and reducing losses, help countries and communities prepare for and cope with climate-related shocks, and boost human capital through school feeding programmes. In conflict situations, we bring relief to exhausted populations and use food assistance to build pathways to peace and stability. For its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020. 


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