Other British Government Departments (Partners across Government, including UK Visas)
MOD (Ministry of Defence)
Main purpose of job:
The British Embassy in Washington is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual for the position of Digital Communications Officer – Military and Defence. In the role, you will use social media and wider digital engagement to promote the work of the British Armed Forces within the United States – raising the profile of the wider UK-US defence relationship and strengthening public perceptions of the UK as the US’ most capable, international defence partner.
Your role will also provide support for defence comms and press engagement. You will work flexibly but systematically with colleagues in London, other British Embassy and wider network communication staff and UK military personnel based in the US to find strategic and powerful ways to promote the UK’s work through digital engagement and other channels.
The role would suit a proactive and enthusiastic self starter and who is adaptable and willing to take on new opportunities as they arise. The successful candidate will have previous experience in digital engagement and an interest in defence/national security would be beneficial.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Generate creative digital content to promote the UK-US defence relationship to a wide ranging American audience, including content gathered from UK Military in the US.
- Monitor digital innovations and social media trends and find unique opportunities for the promotion of the British Defence Services, and the wide UK-US defence relationship, in the US.
- Ensure defence communications activity are fed into a wider British Government cross-US network grid, and keep across a range off defence related engagements and events.
- Produce video and graphics for use in defence media campaigns.
- Work with the Head of Digital and the Chief Communications Officer (Defence) to enhance broader defence communications.
- Work closely with communications and defence colleagues to promote long-term events and campaigns through digital and other communications channels. Occasionally accompany senior defence officials on travel engagements within the US as required – providing social media updates, photographing public engagements and assisting with general press enquiries to support the Chief Communications Officer (Defence).
- Support the wider embassy communications team, including with duty shifts, assisting with communications engagement when necessary and being available for weekend/out of hours work.
- At least 2 years’ relevant experience in social media, including Twitter and Instagram
- Photography experience with proven ability to shoot and edit short videos – such as skills in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with senior level officials, politicians or executives
- A proactive and enthusiastic self-starter with effective time management skills
- University degree or equivalent qualification
- An interest in/knowledge of defence and national security
- Experience in media and press relations, knowledge of US media landscape
Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace
15 July 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Washington
British Embassy
1
$62,721
7 September 2021
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.
Working patterns:
Remote working available, jobholder expected to go in 2-3 days per week.
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
On taking up post you will have to complete Data Protection training which is mandated for this post as well as in house training on defence computer systems. The learning and development opportunities, including through formal training courses, are excellent. The job provides scope to broaden knowledge and experience through getting involved in the breadth of UK/US defence engagement.
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, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by law.
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