Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media
Main purpose of job:
These are exciting times for the British High Commission in Singapore. In 2022, the UK will host the Commonwealth Games, celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, organise the UK Festival of Creativity and commemorate 150 years of the FA Cup.
To drive our social media engagement around these and several other exciting projects, the High Commission is looking for a Digital Content Producer to manage our social media channels and produce compelling content to engage our audiences.
We are looking for a creative and dynamic individual who will be a critical ingredient for storytelling, producing and publishing content on varied themes from Education, Sustainability and Science & Innovation to Youth, Sports & Culture.
You’ll be part of a small, but mighty, Communications Team that works collaboratively with teams across the High Commission in Singapore and counterparts in London. You will not only have a front row seat to important global events but also gain invaluable experience of working inside a diplomatic mission and witness first-hand the real world impact of our work.
Roles and responsibilities:
- You will shoot, edit and produce original audio-visual content that is in the zeitgeist for modern Singaporean audiences.
- Manage the editorial calendar for UKinSingapore social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn) and contribute to developing a coherent voice and editorial vision.
- Develop plans to grow followers.
- Track and analyse performance of content.
- Generate and research new ideas for engaging our audience.
- Proactively develop and manage innovative and impact-driven digital partnerships, including opportunities for collaborations with external partners and influencers.
- Ensure brand consistency in close collaboration with colleagues in London.
- Responsible for internal digital communications and reporting on channel performance and relevant news/trends.
- Work closely with colleagues from other government departments to ensure cross government alignment on local communications strategies through early engagement and forward planning.
- Strong storyteller with an eye for great content and bags of creativity.
- At least 2 – 3 years of experience producing video content with proven skills in shooting and editing in Final Cut Pro (or equivalent).
- Deep familiarity with camera, lenses, light and sound equipment.
- Keen interest in the latest social trends and a good understanding of how social media can be used to increase reach and engagement.
- Awareness of best practice to optimise performance.
- Organised and able to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines.
- Has a pulse of what kind of content works in vertical/social formats in Singapore.
- Excellent spoken and written English.
- Highly creative with a sense of humour.
- Experience in producing content for a government, non-profit or news organisation will be an advantage.
- A Portfolio of previous work.
- Candidates must upload or share a link of a portfolio of their recent work. Only applications that include a portfolio of previous work will be considered.
- Basic Competency in Adobe Photoshop and motion graphics.
Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
2 January 2022
A2 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Asia Pacific
Singapore
Singapore
British High Commission
1
SGD
SGD 3,744
7 February 2021
We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of SGD 3,744 per month and annual wage supplement [an additional 2 months’ salary paid out in December each year], 23-day annual leave entitlement in pro rata and insurance plan.
BHC will consider applications from candidates in countries from which travel to Singapore is feasible under prevailing Covid related borders restrictions. Singapore will allow entry for fully vaccinated with vaccine approved under WHO EUL. Applicants should be aware that Singapore has mandated that from 1 January 2022 only employees who are fully vaccinated, or have recovered from COVID-19 within 270 days, can return to the workplace. Singapore will require unvaccinated employees to have a negative Pre-Event Testing (PET) result at their own expense before coming to the office.
We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.
The BHC has an active Learning & Development Committee which works hard to provide a comprehensive L&D offer. There is a wide range of options available for personal development including training courses, coaching and mentoring, job-shadowing, presentations and learning sets. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the International Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all available opportunities.
All new hires undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses that must be completed in order to pass probation.
Normal working hours are 37.5 per week: 8.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday.
BHC Singapore supports and promotes flexible working as a crucial part of our inclusive offering.
In addition to the duties which this job normally entails, you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the High Commission, including playing a part in the corporate life of the mission and supporting any crisis response.
No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.
Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
Please note that your application must be submitted before 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. We regret to advise that we will only be contacting short-listed candidates. Applicants called for an interview will be assessed on the core competencies listed above.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
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