View Vacancy – Communications Support Officer

Main Purpose of Job:

The communications officer is part of the Political section of the British Embassy and the job holder is responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Embassy’s communications and marketing strategy. They are responsible for ensuring the work of all sections of the Embassy is publicised and key messages announced through social media channels. 
The job holder will have the opportunity to work closely with all section including the Ambassador when promoting activities of the Embassy, this includes official events and meetings as well as soft power activities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Web Management and Social Media
•    Develop and implement a social media comms plan, seeking input from all sections of the Embassy. 
•    Ensure proportional coverage between Guatemala and Honduras social media channels.
•    Compile, edit and publish photos, videos and content for social media.
•    Draft and propose content for social media channels with 3 inputs minimum per day.
•    Review and replicate FCDO media content where appropriate. Some content may need to be translated to Spanish.
•    Launch the British Embassy’s Instagram account, review content and give suggestions to all section heads.
•    Promote official Embassy website content on social media channels on a regular basis (To be promoted in Spanish).
•    Work with the Ambassador to promote their messages on the Embassy’s social media channels and personal accounts.
•    Promote British Travel Advice for both Guatemala and Honduras using FCDO communications guidelines. Using agreed imagery and text to raise awareness of any changes and risks to British travellers (promote when relevant updates go live on site).
•    Promote the Embassy’s projects and activities on social media, and follow centrally managed campaigns to deliver wider British Government messages.

Other Tasks
•    Monitor the Embassy’s public mailbox, distributing enquires accordingly.
•    Manage the GOV.UK pages for Guatemala and Honduras, working with the Head of Political.
•    Assist with project launch activities, such as attending events (sometimes out of normal working hours), assisting with guest lists and media contacts.
•    Take photos and produce videos as necessary (including editing) adhering to guidelines. Publishing content following approval.
•    Organise the Embassy’s photo and video files ensuring content is current.
•    Work closely with the regional Comms Hub based in Mexico City.