View Vacancy - Digital Content Manager (RUS21.072)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media

Due to COVID-19, you may experiment some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.

The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Digital Content Manager.

The successful candidate will manage the British Embassy Moscow social media channels (Facebook, VK, Instagram, Twitter) and maintain the digital calendar to keep a rich pipeline of content flowing. The Digital Content Manager will also produce high quality, engaging digital content, including graphics, photography, short videos and other short-form content in English and Russian, in support of digital communication campaigns in Russia and occasionally in Eastern Europe and the Central Asia region.

This is an exciting role where creativity, proven social media management skills and political awareness can be combined to deliver engaging content reaching significant audiences on all FCDO digital channels targeting Russian speakers.

The successful candidate will report to Digital Campaigns Editor and will work closely with London and regional colleagues.

Roles and responsibilities:

Social media management

  • Proactively lead and develop British Embassy Moscow social media channels (Facebook, VK, Instagram, Twitter), including content planning, social media asset recommendations and production (images, video content, info-graphics, etc.), messaging development, and communication with the audience;
  • Contribute local knowledge and audience insight to the development and design of strategic communication campaigns. Develop targeted audience and channel plans;
  • Set social media performance KPIs and track performance over time using built-in and third party analytical tools (Brandwatch, FollowerWonk);
  • Develop campaigns to engage with influencers, including concept, planning, execution, and analysis;
  • Support the production and organisation of visual assets that can be used for ongoing communications opportunities;
  • Closely work with other parts of the Embassy to identify proactive and real-time content opportunities;
  • Use excellent English & Russian language skills to translate digital content into Russian ensuring that it maintains the nuances of the original message;
  • Tailor content to different target audiences & digital channels to ensure effective audience outreach and engagement;
  • Continue to build the brand and reputation of the British Embassy, ensure that messages land effectively and unambiguously with the target audiences across Russia.

Regional Collaboration

  • Share best practice by coaching other content contributors to improve digital delivery across the region;
  • Other duties deemed operationally necessary by Line Manager or Deputy/Head of Section.
  • Fluent spoken and written Russian and English (C1 level according to CEFR*);
  • Degree or background in Communications, Marketing or Design;
  • A minimum of 2 years of previous relevant professional experience managing social platforms;
  • Proven track record in social media channel management and optimisation;
  • Understanding and active interest in the nuances of different social platforms and the ways audiences consume content on them;
  • Excellent writing skills and the ability to convey complex information in a straightforward, interesting and engaging manner;
  • Experience of managing a broad workload, able to prioritise and continue to deliver against objectives;
  • Experience in campaign evaluation and metrics for success;
  • Excellent face-to-face communications skills;
  • Strategic thinking and strong attention to details.
  • Familiarity with the Russian-language media/digital landscape including on current affairs and foreign policy;
  • Experience of working with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects or similar production software and video production equipment.
28 March 2021
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Fixed Term
35 net
11 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Russia
Moscow
British Embassy
1
RUB
102,263 gross
19 April 2021

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for 11 months, for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week.

All applicants  should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.

The monthly salary for this position is Rub 102,263 gross, B3 (L) level, paid 13 times a year.

We also offer:

  • An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;

  • Performance related pay scheme;

  • Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;

  • Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;

  • Private medical cover including dentistry.

Please be advised that the Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

* Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR.

Additional Information (due to Covid-19):

  • You may experiment some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
  • Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
  • Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
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