Press and Public Affairs Officer

Press and Public Affairs Officer

British Consulate-General

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Atlanta, GA 30303

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON THE FOLLOWING SITE:

https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-faeada5ae528/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/9870-Press-Public-Affairs-Officer-British-Consulate-General-Atlanta/en-GB

Job Category

Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory

Communications, Press and Media

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job

The Press and Public Affairs Officer will support the Head of Political, Press, and Public Affairs (PPPA) in implementing a high impact communications strategy to support the work of all teams at the Consulate.

The PPA Officer will also develop and deliver key projects, events and visit programmes including associated administration and budget management. The British Consulate-General Atlanta PPA team is part of the British Government’s US network led by the Embassy in Washington DC.

What will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

Deliver digital media and communication strategy. This will include working closely with the Embassy communications team to implement media and communications campaigns, monitor social media, update the Consulate website and social media platforms, and ensure that all online content is accurate and updated in a timely basis.

Generate dynamic digital media content through visual story-telling for publication on social media outlets (e.g. Twitter, Instagram) in service of the Consulate and US Network mission.

Contribute to the development of a comprehensive communications plan, and develop unique communications plans for individual departments and events.

Coordinate events, including building guest-lists of high-influence contacts, working with suppliers, and handling logistics.

Respond to public enquiries, maintain information and contact databases, monitor project budgets, compile reports.

Provide administrative support and outreach for activities surrounding the Marshall Scholarship. Work with other British Consulates across the network to develop and deliver a strategy for engaging America’s next generation of leaders.

Where appropriate, assist the Head of PPPA with reporting on thematic areas of work (e.g. political engagement).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

1-3 years of relevant work experience (e.g. communications or international relations), work, or internship experience and strong writing skills

Knowledge of media coverage in the Southeast USA

Fully versed in Microsoft Office, Apple software, Photoshop, and social media applications (Twitter, Instagram)

Superior research skills with the ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure

Excellent communications skills with a positive, creative, team attitude

Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively across departments

Astute attention to detail and organisational skills

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable:

Established press and media contacts

Video editing/post-production capabilities

Photography experience

Copy editing experience

Digital analytics experience

Required competencies

Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Delivering at Pace

Application deadline

1 August 2019

Grade

A2 (L)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Region

N. America, Caribbean and British Overseas Territories

Country/Territory

United States

Location (City)

Atlanta

Type of Post

British Consulate General

Number of vacancies

1

Starting hourly salary (USD)

19.49

Start Date

16 September 2019

Other benefits and conditions of employment

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.

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: www.gov.uk/government/world/usa. All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

Additional information

Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with US, state, and/or local employment law.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply for 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.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ON THE FOLLOWING SITE:

https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/xf-faeada5ae528/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/9870-Press-Public-Affairs-Officer-British-Consulate-General-Atlanta/en-GB