View Vacancy – Temporary Digital Manager and Media Advisor

The British Embassy, Israel has a vacancy for the position of Temporary Digital Manager and Media Advisor (Maternity Leave Cover), Grade – A2 (L).

Overview of the role:

An exciting opportunity to join the British Embassy’s Communications team, playing a leading role in organising and delivering an ambitious programme of public events; assist in implementing the Embassy’s communications strategy, and maintain primary responsibility for the Embassy’s digital presence. The individual will be responsible for securing high-profile coverage and public exposure of Embassy activities and will report directly to the Head of Communications.

This is a Maternity leave cover position, therefore temporary.

Main Responsibilities:

• Generating Digital assets and content including designing, shooting and editing; showcasing and boosting the Embassy’s brand awareness.
• Creating and maintaining an active presence on various social-media platforms (lead).
• Dealing with enquiries from followers and British nationals on social-media channels.
• Actively promoting coverage of Embassy activities, while initiating opportunities for press coverage and planning media activity.
• Leading the planning of events of all scales, mainly focusing on soft-power opportunities.
• Additional tasks as required, including monitoring the Israeli media and writing regular press roundups; swift and accurate translation from Hebrew to English and English to Hebrew.

Key Competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture – Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.
• Delivering at Pace – Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Making Effective Decisions – Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.
• Collaborating and Partnering – People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.

Essential:

• Fluency in English and Hebrew (excellent reading, writing and speaking).
• Proficiency in filming and editing content.
• Proficiency in graphic design platforms and programmes.
• Proficiency in managing social media (at least two years’ experience).
• At least two years’ experience working with digital and mainstream media in a PR company, or other related communications positions.
• Creativity, flexibility and excellent communications skills.
• Proven organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well as a part of a team.
• Excellent IT skills, including the ability to quickly learn new programmes.
• Experience with website management/design or marketing.
• Motivation and enthusiasm to work as part of a small, agile, ambitious team.