Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media
Main purpose of job:
The Communications Assistant will contribute to digital content creation and producing live coverage of UK activity at the UN, using photography, video, graphics and high impact copy-writing. They will be responsible for disseminating daily press releases and statements to international media and updating the Mission’s webpage.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Publish and create content for digital channels, including GOV.UK website and social media.
- Issue press releases, statements and records of press conferences to international media.
- Print and digital design work for digital assets, event invitations, signage, infographics, etc. in accordance with brand guidelines.
- Act as in-house photographer, including editing, distribution, and archiving.
- Act as in-house videographer, including ideation, direction, shooting, and editing.
- Bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years relevant experience in in digital media and communications.
- Demonstrated social media platform management fluency.
- Strong technology proficiency in Mac/PC operating systems and fluency within Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity working with content management systems.
- Experience photographing high profile events (both shooting and editing).
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a larger team.
- Copy-writing skills (web articles, press releases, social media copy, etc.), with exceptional spelling, grammar and punctuation in alignment with style guidelines.
- A track record of designing or delivering proactive publicity activities to advance policy or other objectives.
- Ability to work flexibly and able to switch tasks and manage multiple projects as priorities dictate.
- Experience of public service and/or public policy.
- Knowledge of the work of the UN or wider international affairs.
- Familiarity with the UK Government.
Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace, Engaging Internationally
30 November 2021
A2 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
UK Mission to the United Nations, New York
UK Delegation
1
USD
$22.97
10 January 2022
Under US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US may only employ, as non-diplomatic staff, persons who are US citizens, US Permanent Residents or A visa holders with EAD cards*. If you hold a visa other than an A visa you are not currently eligible to work at our office. Please refer to our website for information on exceptions to this policy at www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work. *A visas are acceptable at the Embassy and Consulates. The UK Mission to the UN (UKMIS) accepts G visas, and British Defense Staff (BDS) outposts accept A or NATO visas.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
On the job development based on FCO policies and guidelines.
Network learning opportunities via London or Washington DC, with possible travel.
Working patterns:
Remote working, on occasions, can be supported. Jobholder expected to come into the office 2-3 days per week. Attendance to cover events in-person is mandatory.
Any other information:
The post holder will join the UK Mission’s high performing Communications team, responsible for communicating UK government policy priorities at the UN to international press and online audiences. The team’s work covers the breadth of UK priorities including international peace and security, development and human rights.
The Communications Officer will play an important role in digital content creation and producing live coverage of UK activity at the UN, using photography, video, graphics and high impact copy-writing. They will be responsible for disseminating daily press releases and statements to international media and updating the Mission’s webpage. There will be opportunities to lead on the communications strategy and planning for priority campaigns.
The successful candidate will have excellent copy writing, photography and graphic design skills; experience in day-to-day management of social media channels; and knowledge and interest in foreign policy.
The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.
Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.
The British Embassy is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and to creating a diverse working environment, free from discrimination, where everyone is included and treated fairly, based on merit alone. We are an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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