Open Call for Internship at WIPO Japan Office

August 16, 2024

WIPO Japan Office offers an internship program. We are now accepting applications for interns who will be involved in SNS operation and public relations activities for WIPO events. If you are interested in this program, please apply by Sunday, September 15.

Application Details

Place 

WIPO Japan Office (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan) 
*Working from home is possible. However, the incumbent is required to go to the office approximately 3 days a week (It can be changed depending on circumstances such as changes in work rules).

Duration 

After a 2-month probationary period, there is a possibility of renewal for up to 12 months.

Start date

Around early November 2024

Working hours

The full-time working week is 40 hours, from Monday to Friday, not including the daily lunch break (which must be for a minimum of 30 minutes). Flexible working is possible depending on classes at university and other circumstances. Even in this case, the incumbent must work at least three days a week during the weekdays.

Stipend

  • Category I interns receive a monthly stipend of 214,430 JPY.
  • Category II interns receive a monthly stipend of 285,910 JPY.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Counsellor, WIPO Japan Office, the incumbent participates in the work of the WJO relating to its social-media communications and associated tasks. In particular, the tasks will include the following:

  1. Assisting in the preparation and execution of social-media content and campaigns:
    1. Liaise with WIPO headquarters for content planning, coordination and assets
    2. Research, coordinate, draft, test and publish original content for social media and, as applicable, related digital channels
    3. Compile and analyze social media and other digital analytics, as well as qualitative campaign data
  2. Supporting the day-to-day management of WJO’s social media channels:
    1. Research and draft original content for social media posts 
    2. Coordinate the production of audio-visual content for posts such as photos, videos, infographics, quote cards, GIFs, etc.
    3. Proofread, research, edit, and write copy for use on WIPO’s website
    4. Customize and test content for WJO social channels (copy, visuals, etc.), and publish posts
    5. Convert video captions produced by the News and Media Division in English into Japanese, using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects 
    6. Monitor activity on social channels
    7. Coordinate, draft and send responses to inquiries and comments from our social community
    8. Compile and analyze social media and web analytics, as well as qualitative data, and incorporate in activity and performance reports
  3. Support for public relations activities for WIPO events
    1. Write, proofread, research, and edit text and visual content for use on WIPO's website and in public relations media
  4. Performing other related tasks as required.

Requirements

Experience (Essential)

  • Relevant experience in communications, with a focus on digital communications, in particular social media.
  • Experience and skills working with professional video applications and software packages, especially Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, etc.)
  • Image creation and editing skills (Photoshop, Canva, etc.)

Experience (Desirable)

  • Knowledge of social media analytics and experience with Google Analytics
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
  • Experience in video production

Language (Essential)

  • Excellent written and spoken knowledge of Japanese and good written and spoken knowledge of English. 

Other Competencies (Essential)

  • Good skills in producing documents in Japanese
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to take initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Versatile and self-motivated
  • High adaptability to new environments, skills, tasks, and demands

Eligibility

  1. Category I Internship (Possibility of renewal for up to 6 months):
  • a.  Individuals pursuing a first-level university degree who are in their third or fourth year of study and/or need to complete an internship as part of their degree requirements; or
  • b.    Individuals who have obtained their first-level university degree less than two years from the date of the internship application; or
  • c.    Individuals pursuing an advanced university degree who have neither completed the coursework nor the final thesis.
  1. Category II Internship (Possibility of renewal for up to 12 months):
  • a.    Individuals pursuing an advanced university degree who have completed their coursework, but not the final thesis; or 
  • b.    Individuals who have obtained an advanced university degree and who are pursuing a subsequent university degree; or
  • c.    Individuals who have obtained their most recent advanced university degree less than two years from the date of the internship application.

In common with (1) and (2) above, during the internship at WIPO, the incumbent will be working full time and will not be allowed to engage in any other outside activities that would generate remuneration (exceptions may be made if certain conditions are met). In addition, if the incumbent is receiving a scholarship from a university or government, the incumbent must declare this in advance as the incumbent may not be able to receive stipend from WIPO.

How to apply

Please send your resume to WIPO Japan Office japan.office@wipo.int by Sunday, September 15, after filling out the required information. 
Only those who pass the initial screening will be contacted for an additional testing/interviewing. Please note that we may close the application process before the application deadline, as applications will be considered in the order they are received. 
If you have any questions, please contact us at japan.office@wipo.int.
We look forward to receiving your application.