View Vacancy - Communications Intern

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

The Communications Intern will support the Head of Communications and the Communications Officer in delivering impactful public diplomacy initiatives. The role involves helping the team identify and maximize opportunities to promote the UK to targeted audiences in Argentina.

Key responsibilities include content creation (copywriting, filming, editing, graphic design), event planning, and stakeholder engagement. Strong communication skills and creativity are essential to contribute to the Embassy’s strategic messaging and outreach efforts.

In 2026, the Communications Team will focus on strengthening UK-Argentina relations, with an emphasis on promoting UK prosperity, security, and people-to-people connections, while fostering business opportunities. 

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.  

The intern will have access to a wide range of learning and development resources offered by the British Embassy and the wider UK Government network. These may include training in crisis comms, photography, AI, and more.


Roles and responsibilities:


Community Manager (40%):

  • Support the Comms Officer in further developing the Embassy’s website and social media platforms.  Doing research and drafts. Provide customer service replying to emails and messages received on social media.

Content Creation (40%):

  • Produce promotional material for Embassy events and marketing campaigns. This would include the design of invitations and flyers, filming and editing videos, or photography, etc. 

Event planning (10%):

  • Assist in the planning and delivery of Embassy events. This involves contributing creative ideas, supporting logistics, and ensuring communication materials are prepared and aligned with event goals.

Media & Influencers (10%):

  • Support the Communications Officer and Head of Communications in identifying and liaising with media outlets and content creators. Assist in managing media relations and coverage for Embassy initiatives. Monitoring media for specific news and references.

Candidates must have the legal status to live and work in Argentina at time of application

  • Must be enrolled in university undertaking a Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Journalism or any other relevant degree related to these areas.
  • Strong communications and interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong writing/drafting skills in both English and Spanish.
  • Basic graphic design.
  • Good video editing skills. 
  • Ability to work well with others and in a team.
  • A flexible, proactive, and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn. 
  • Strong attention-to-detail. 

Language requirements: 

Language:  English and Spanish.
Level of language required: Proficient

  • Previous experience in a communications-related job position.
  • Working knowledge of social media channels.
  • Adept organisational/planning skills and knowledge of how to manage one's time and workload and problem-solve.
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19 November 2025
Internship
Intern
20
Latin America and Spanish speaking Caribbean
Argentina
Buenos Aires
British Embassy
1
12 January 2026

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 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.                   

Learning and development opportunities:

The Comms Intern will be able to participate in any training delivered in-house and will have the opportunity to complete any e-learning or Diplomatic Academy chapter or external training they find relevant to their position.


Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 19 November 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Working hours per week:

20 hours
4 hours per day, flexible working pattern if needed.  


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This opportunity is closed to applications.