Media and Communications Assistant

BRITISH EMBASSY

Company Description

The British Embassy Jakarta is currently seeking to fill the following vacancy

IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED

Media and Communications Assistant

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 Department

Media and Communications Assistant Post Date: 19 Jun 09

Job Responsibilities

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Translating documents (speeches, op-ed, articles, etc)
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Provide technical assistance and administrative supports for
media during ministerial visits and public
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diplomacy activities
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Media monitoring on UK – Indonesia related stories
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Assisting webmaster for website updates and maintenance
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Responding to public enquiry
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Updating media profile
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Circulating press release and daily press summary

Qualifications

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A minimum of 5 years work experience in media industry and
translation work
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A bachelor degree majoring in journalism, communications, public
relations, English literature, or a similar subject
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Posses skills in media handling and a wide range of media contacts
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Excellent skills in translating documents (both languages –
English and Indonesian)
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Good IT skills and experience, including web maintenance and design
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Excellent understanding of media work
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Flexible and ability to deal with deadlines under minimum supervision

Salary

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.

Career Level Middle
Qualification Degree
Yr(s) Exp 5 year(s)
Job Category Marketing / Public Relations - Marketing - Marketing
Communication, Marketing / Public Relations - Others, Media &
Communications - Others
Job Location DKI Jakarta - Jakarta
Salary Not Specified / Negotiable
Job Type Full Time, Permanent