View Vacancy - Press & Public Affairs Officer, British Consulate General Atlanta

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media

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 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: 

  • Established press and media contacts
  • Video editing/post-production capabilities
  • Photography experience
  • Copy editing experience
  • Digital analytics experience
1 August 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
United States
Atlanta
British Consulate General
1
USD
19.49
16 September 2019

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.

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.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.