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Public Diplomacy remains as an essential part of the Embassy work and strategic communications are vital in a bid to achieve the objectives. Media is one of the most important tools of communication and it is essential to deliver the embassy’s key messages to its target audience and to a wider public through a mutual engagement and a good working relationship with media partners. Currently the British Embassy is looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Media and Communications Assistant at the Media and Communications DepartmentMedia and Communications Assistant
Job Responsibilities
- Translating documents (speeches, op-ed, articles, etc)
- Provide technical assistance and administrative supports for media during ministerial visits and public
- diplomacy activities
- Media monitoring on UK – Indonesia related stories
- Assisting webmaster for website updates and maintenance
- Responding to public enquiry
- Updating media profile
- Circulating press release and daily press summary
- A minimum of 5 years work experience in media industry and translation work
- A bachelor degree majoring in journalism, communications, public relations, English literature, or a similar subject
- Posses skills in media handling and a wide range of media contacts
- Excellent skills in translating documents (both languages – English and Indonesian)
- Good IT skills and experience, including web maintenance and design
- Excellent understanding of media work
- Flexible and ability to deal with deadlines under minimum supervision
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer. We will offer a package of salary and benefits, including annual leave and medical cover, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Evidence of previous salary awards should be provided along with the application. Training opportunities may also be available.
How to apply
To apply please submit a copy of your CV (maximum 3 pages), 2 references from previous employers, 1 passport sized photograph, and a letter explaining your suitability for this position to: Jakartajob.applications@fco.gov.uk
Please note that any applications not sent to the email address above will not be taken into consideration. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.
The position is subject to achieving the necessary level of security clearance.
Deadline and start date
Deadline for submission is noon on 26 June 2009. We hope that the successful candidate will start work on 13 July 2009.
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