Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Monitor media and share news coverage within the embassy and US network on key issues of interest to the UK-US relationship, with occasional written media coverage summaries as requested.
- Coordinate press team events, meetings and media briefings.
- Manage press team databases, including but not limited to subscription lists, media lists, and media monitoring distribution lists
- Lead day-to-day press activity, where relevant, on corporate issues and freedom of information requests
- Lead on journalist press accreditation
- Support on monitoring and planning forward-looking activity, proactively seeking communications opportunities and media moments
- Support the Head of Communications and Head of News on press team activity
- On occasion, provide out of hours press support
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent in English; Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
Other skills / experience / qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experience with project and budget management
- Proven ability to complete multiple tasks and high volume of work on deadline in a fast-paced work environment;
- Attention to detail and ability to edit and proofread;
- Demonstrated ability to take control and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
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.
- Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science or International Affairs preferred
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace
7 February 2021
A2 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
40
North America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
$18
29 March 2021
- Job will be remote with option to work flexibly from the office as capacity allows until broader return-to-work guidance is issued
- Full-time work schedule required (9:00am-5:30pm)
- Flexibility to occasionally work from home pending approval from line manager.
- 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.
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.
Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.
Individuals who are not a US taxpaying citizen will be paid a net salary based on a simulated US tax status.
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, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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