MediaGlobal offers full-time six-month internships all year round. Based at the the United Nations Secretariat in New York, interns participate in a variety of activities and perform a variety of tasks. During the internship, intern-correspondents are able to cover Conferences and Meetings at the General Assembly and at the Economic and Social Council. Interns are called upon to conduct research and collect statistical data on different indicators for Least Developed Countries, write media releases and cover ongoing events at the United Nations on development issues.
Internship Areas
Correspondent
developing stories on issues of poverty, disease, hunger and earth changes;
Grant Programs
responsible for grantmaking in collaboration with governments and foundations, to support MediaGlobal mission through projects;
The Development Channel
work on film-related issues as also on WebTV.
Application Procedures
Applicants should submit a current résumé, a cover letter and two writing samples addressed to “Intern Administrator.” Both documents should be in either Word or pdf format. Only completed applications with a résumé, cover letter and writing samples will be considered.
To apply for an internship, please email: mediaglobaldev@gmail.com. No calls, please. Only applications submitted online will be considered.
Intern Feedback
“I found MediaGlobal’s print journalism program to be an invaluable experience for young journalists or graduate students interested in learning more about the developing world, specifically the least developed countries in the greater part of Africa. Not only did I take on assignments covering these issues, but I had a front-row seat to all of the action and had the opportunity to report it expeditiously.”
—Rima Abdelkader
“Working at the United Nations was an amazing experience and an excellent opportunity to see how the UN operates from the inside. MediaGlobal also provided me with a unique view into the processes of a non-profit news organization and the inner-workings of the UN Press Corps. I will never forget the press conferences, interviews and stakeouts in which I took part and in such an exciting and important locale as the UN Secretariat.”
—Jed Levine
Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
“My time with MediaGlobal has given me an invaluable education in reporting on international development issues. As a journalist at the United Nations I have learned to structure articles, conduct interviews and track down important information. Perhaps above all, by covering the most pressing issues facing the world’s least developed countries, I have become a more educated global citizen, aware of the international scope and the local impact of issues such as climate change and entrenched global economic divides. MediaGlobal’s internships are ideal for committed young writers eager to learn on their own in a fast-paced environment.”
—Adelia Saunders
MediaGlobal Correspondent in Paris
“From my first day at MediaGlobal, I never felt like an intern; I was always nothing less than a full-fledged member of the United Nations Press Corp, and treated as an integral part of the MediaGlobal team – an experience I don’t feel you could replicate anywhere else when starting out in the field of journalism or development. While having that kind of responsibility was daunting at first, I learned more than I imagined possible as a result. I relished having the freedom to choose my own story ideas and pursue interviews and research independently, all along knowing fully well that the MediaGlobal team would always be there to back me up if I ever needed assistance or support. The United Nations is a crossroads for important happenings, and since MediaGlobal is based in the UN Secretariat, it allowed me to learn about development from the very people who were making it happen. By passing on this knowledge that I gained, I felt as though I was truly having an impact by helping to educate both policy makers and the public through my writings. The MediaGlobal internship experience is a unique one, and in my opinion there is simply no better way to learn about the United Nations, development, and the in’s and out’s of what it like to be a journalist.”
—Sarah Long
Accion International
Microlending and Microfinance Organization
“Working with MediaGlobal was a great opportunity to learn about the Millennium Development Goals, and to get an inside look at the United Nations system and how non-profit organizations operate. Nosh Nalavala
is a very trusting and supportive supervisor. The responsibility and credentials that were given to me and MediaGlobal’s correspondents allowed for valuable interaction with other journalists, United Nations officials, and partner organizations.”
—Christina L. Madden
Carnegie Council
“While interning at MediaGlobal, I have been fortunate enough to experience the many facets of the organization that is the United Nations. There is a window here that sheds new light on global matters that I have never experienced before. Attending press briefings, conferences, and meetings on various critical development issues and then writing about them has exposed me to a new type of journalism. By covering themes that are not generally discussed in the traditional media, there is an opportunity to provide the public with a new and important angle on world affairs. Furthermore, being able to choose the topics to write about has made me more inspired to be a journalist in this arena. The ability to interact with other journalists and staff at the UN, as well as with your fellow interns, makes the internship all the more worthwhile. This internship has combined my interest in journalism and facilitated my wish to focus on broader global issues that instill a sense of moral justice.”
—Elizabeth Ann Peer
“Working for MediaGlobal is more than a job, or an internship. It is a lifestyle. It is a rare opportunity to change for the better. I worked with the Executive Director Nosh Nalavala at MediaGlobal for a year. Over the period of my internship, I garnered a strong ability to learn the logistics of instant journalism — reacting quickly and writing about unfolding events. It was a fine experience to work alongside the United Nations press corps. Whether it was a head-of-state, a film actor promoting an issue, or a lower level official, MediaGlobal covered the story from an innovative aspect. No project was too great or small for us to report.
MediaGlobal also aided in shaping my future aspirations. As I was finishing my undergraduate work at Seton Hall University, I made the decision that journalism was the track upon which I would embark. I decided to pursue a Masters degree in East Asian Studies at Columbia University. My ultimate goal is to become a correspondent in the print media specializing on Chinese affairs. In sum, working at MediaGlobal helped shape the foundation of my professional life. MediaGlobal sets a high bar of professionalism and draws a number of fine journalists to work at the United Nations.”
—Joseph Deaux
East Asian Studies at Columbia University