Main purpose of the role:

The British Embassy in Panama City is seeking a motivated and high-performing Political and Communications Intern to support the work of the Political and Communications Team.

The successful candidate will assist with political analysis, communications activity and reporting aligned with UK foreign policy objectives in Panama and the wider region. The role provides exposure to a broad range of embassy work, including digital communications, political reporting and public diplomacy, while offering valuable learning and professional development opportunities in an international diplomatic environment. The Intern will work closely with colleagues across the Political Section and wider Embassy, supporting both analytical and creative outputs that advance the Embassy’s priorities.

Roles and responsibilities:
    
Political Research and Analysis (30%) 

• Conduct research and draft reports, briefings, and analysis on issues relevant to the British Government, including domestic politics, human rights, foreign policy, and regional developments.
  Support political reporting to London and internal stakeholders.

Communications & Content Creation (30%) 

• Contribute to brainstorming and development of communications strategies for Embassy campaigns.
• Produce engaging social media content, including filming, photography, basic audio/visual setup, and editing.
• Design graphics and edit video content for Embassy digital channels.

Monitoring, Events & Engagement (20%)

• Attend meetings, conferences, and events relevant to the Political Section (e.g. National Assembly sessions, academic events, seminars).
• Write concise summaries of internal and external meetings.

Public Diplomacy & Events Support (10%)

• Support planning, organisation, and delivery of Embassy-hosted events.
• Cover official events, including live social media posting and media engagement support.

Administrative & Team Support (10%)

• Provide general administrative support to the Political and Communications Team as required.

The successful candidate will have access to learning and development opportunities including:

• Exposure to diplomatic reporting and communications practice.
• Mentoring from Political and Communications officers.
• Opportunities to attend policy briefings, training sessions, and Embassy events.
• In-person and online capacity-building trainings in several areas such as project management, diplomatic skills and digital communication.

Essential on arrival:

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Spanish
• Computer literacy and confidence using digital tools
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team
• Sound understanding of Panamanian domestic politics
• Strong graphic design and video editing skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe, CapCut, Instagram Reels)
• Creative and strategic thinking mindset
• Currently studying or recently completed a degree (junior level or above) in Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Law, or related field

Language requirements:

Proficiency in both English and Spanish