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Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Communications, Press and Media Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) Main purpose of job:In 2025, the Embassy's Communications Team will mainly focus its public diplomacy activities on strengthening the Argentina-UK relationship, including protecting and promoting UK's prosperity, security and people-to-people links, looking to develop business opportunities and celebrating the 200-year anniversary of the bilateral relation between both countries.The Communications Intern will help the team make the most of the opportunities that will arise to promote the UK to a targeted audience.
It will require communication skills (drafting, filming, editing, designing) to be able to contribute to public diplomacy ideas, planning and delivering events as well as liaising with stakeholders.
This is a challenging and engaging role, as well as an excellent opportunity for candidates to gain valuable experience working for a key diplomatic mission in Argentina.Roles and responsibilities:Public Diplomacy Campaigns: Design and produce promotional material for circulation at activities and events.
These would include the design and production of invitations, flyers, banners, videos, etc.Contribute with ideas and assist in planning events to deliver Embassy objectives.Assist communications officer in contacting and inviting media for Embassy activities.Marketing, Communications: Support the Communications Officer in further developing the Embassy's website and social media platforms.Support Communications Officer in producing promotional material for journalists and guests, doing research and drafts.Assist in managing media for Embassy's projects and activities.
Monitoring media for specific news and references.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience Essential on arrival:Must be enrolled in university undertaking a communications/journalism/public relations or any other relevant degree.Basic graphic design skills.Good photo and video editing skills.Working knowledge of social networks.Strong communications and interpersonal skills.Strong writing/drafting skills in both English and Spanish.Research experience (sources, internet searches).Ability to work well with others and in a team.A flexible, proactive, and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn.Attention-to-detail.Adept organisational/planning skills and knowledge of how to manage one's time and workload and problem-solve.Candidates must have the legal status to live and work in Argentina at time of application Desirable qualifications, skills and experience Desirable:Campaign/communications experience.
Required behaviours Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together Application deadline 20 October 2024 Grade Internship Type of Position Intern Working hours per week 20 Region Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean Country/Territory Argentina Location (City) Buenos Aires Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Start Date 2 January 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Argentina.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a 'reserve list'.
If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
The FCDO operates an agile workforce.
To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
Working Patterns:The intern will be required to work 20 hours a week, preferably 4 hours a day.
The duration of this internship is up to 18 months.
