View Vacancy – Political and Communications Intern (Panama City)

Main purpose of job:

The British Embassy, Panama City is looking to recruit a motivated intern with good written, analytical and creative skills who works well independently. The successful candidate will work closely with and report to the Political and Communications Team. The successful applicant will conduct research in support of the Embassy’s strategic and policy work, providing analysis to the Political section, Global Issues section and the wider embassy.  In the Communications Section, the Intern will assist in the brainstorming of ideas and the production of social media content. Beyond this, the position will offer a wide-ranging insight into embassy’s work.  A high-performing candidate will have opportunities support to the embassy across a range of foreign policy issues. This role involves a mix of analytical, administrative, and creative tasks.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Conduct research, report, briefings on issues of interest to the British government including: domestic politics, human rights, foreign policy, and other topics as assigned.
• Attend events relevant to the Political section’s work, e.g. at National Assembly, universities, government agencies, international affairs organisations, etc.
• Write summaries of internal and external meetings
• Support the organisation of and participate in events hosted by the Embassy.
• Produce social media content (e.g. filming at locations, assisting with lights, sound and video equipment)
• Create communications strategies for different yearly campaigns.
• Cover embassy events (e.g. taking photos and videos, social media coverage, interacting with press)
• Design graphics and edit video content for publication.
   

• Computer literate
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Comprehensive sense on domestic politics
• Intermediate graphic design (e.g. Canva) and video editing/shooting skills (e.g. Capcut, Instagram Reels, TikTok)
• Creative and strategic mindset
• Recently completed or working towards a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field (e.g. Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Law)

Language requirements: English and Spanish 

Level of language required: Fluent