View Vacancy - Intern for Communications, Press and Media

The British Consulate General in Jerusalem is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic intern to work in their Communications, Press and Media section for a period of three (3) months, starting September 2019 until December 2019.

Purpose of the job:

The intern will join the Consulate’s high performing Communications Team to support the delivery of the 2019/2020 Communications Plan, which seeks to raise the profile of the UK in the OPTs, promote UK values, and championed cultural and educational relations. The position will combine tasks related to traditional media and social media, including monitoring and reporting on press and news, translating key documents, writing press releases, and developing social media content. The Communications Intern will also assist in the delivery of projects, events, and VIP visit programmes, including contributing to media and social media plans.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Closely monitor Palestinian traditional and social media in order to write press reviews.
• Write focused reports on Palestinian reactions in the press and media trends following high-profile events or visits.
• Assist on forward planning Consulate’s communications efforts and develop ideas for the Consulate’s communications efforts by building and maintaining the team’s planning grids.
• Support the production of social media content, and assist in running the Consulate’s social media channels.
• Writing / translating from Arabic to English (or vice versa) press releases, briefings, meeting minutes, op-eds and social media content.
• Take photographs and record videos of events and visits for social media usage.

Key Competences Required for the Job:

• Leading and Communicating - Effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It is about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.
• Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
• 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.
• 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.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic language (both written and spoken)
• Organisational, communication and computer skills.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Palestinian media and political landscape.
• The ability to communicate clearly, confidently and persuasively when speaking and writing.
• Good knowledge of social media trends and basic web publishing skills
• Some experience of implementing digital media campaigns.
• Enthusiastic and creative self-starter able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organisation with a professional and courteous attitude.
• Good photography and mobile-videography skills.