View Vacancy - COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ASSISTANT (BRAZIL/COMMUNICATIONS)
Main purpose of job:
- To support delivery of the FCO communication and marketing activities and priorities;
- To coordinate campaigns and implement internal communication strategies for the Brazil Network;
- To assist the Science & Innovation and Climate Change/International Climate Finance teams in all the communication activities that may be needed, including social media and internal communication.
Roles and responsibilities :
- Coordinate and oversee internal communication campaigns led by the Brazil Network Comms team;
- Assist the Communication Manager with press office activity (press releases, follow-ups, media briefings, mailing lists, reports, presentations, etc);
- Support SIN and ICF teams with communication strategies and their implementation;
- Manage administrative tasks and suppliers for our daily activity and occasional events;
- Ensure good media relations among stakeholders;
- Oversee the Press Intern duties;
- Handle @UKinBrazil social media accounts with creativity and excitement (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn);
- Research for trending topics, hashtags and news of each sector;
- Support work aligned with the Head of Comms;
- Ensure active communication among stakeholders.
Essential on arrival:
- University studies or degree in a relevant field: Communications; Journalism or Public Relations;
- At least 2 years working experience with communication, press and/or corporate comms (a proven record of experience of work in international organisations, companies, newsrooms and/or press office agencies would be a strong advantage);
- A strong understanding and experience of working with the Brazilian traditional press and social media, especially in the areas of Science, Innovation, Environment;
- High level of fluent written and spoken English and Portuguese;
- Experience and familiarity with internal communications strategy, implementation and delivery is an advantage;
- Experience working with internal and external stakeholders or clients;
- Experience in organising events;
- Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms;
- Excellent personal communication skills, good attention to detail and a strong team player;
- Some experience in management and recruitment of interns.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with design, video and visual communication tools;
- Basic graphic design knowledge;
- An interest in science and research;
- Keen interest in the latest outcomes on social media and national/international news;
- Good understanding of international relations and UK culture.
This opportunity is closed to applications.