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https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-2/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/21895-Communications-and-Digital-Media-Manager-LTU24-016/en-GB
The British Embassy in Vilnius is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Communications and Digital Media Manager to join its Political Team.
Main purpose of job:
This is an opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic communications professional to join the UK in Lithuania Team. You will support our efforts to creatively tell the story of how the UK is working with Lithuania on a wide range of issues.
The successful candidate will work to deliver the Embassy’s social media strategy, using a wide range of communications and public diplomacy tools, as well as play an integral role as part of the wider Team.
The job would suit those with understanding of international affairs, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and with previous experience in social media.
The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing good quality content at events (photos, video, interviewing), collecting content on field visits to our projects, drafting communication strategies, writing press releases and social media posts for our digital channels.
The job requires a positive, self-starter attitude with initiative and drive to support colleagues reactively and by proactively engaging with teams to assist with communications, from concept to delivery.
Key tasks of the role:
- Deliver a refreshed communications strategy linking to the FCDO strategy and Embassy objectives, planning and executing content on Twitter and Facebook, evaluating impact and suggesting improvements
- As part of the political section, work with colleagues across all teams in the Embassy to help translate our priorities and objectives into digital media messages to increase the local profile and impact of our work
- Follow central campaigns from London, adapt these for local audiences and create innovative and engaging local content to increase our reach
- Contribute to the wider Embassy’s public diplomacy work, campaigns and major events to promote the UK as well as working on developing the Embassy’s use of public diplomacy materials
- Support to the Programme Board and project activities when needed
