What: The British Consulate-General in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated Press, Public Affairs & Projects Officer to lead communications and public diplomacy for the British Consulate-General in Chicago and across the Midwest and Central United States. As well as being an important member of the Consulate’s team, the jobholder will work alongside our network of Press and Public Affairs and Prosperity teams across the US led by the British Embassy in Washington DC.
The jobholder will build media relationships, support visits and projects to enhance the UK’s reputation as a crucial partner for the US in politics, economics, global security, culture and innovation. Through digital and traditional media, the successful candidate will work to highlight the UK-US special cultural and trading relationship, and position the UK as a partner of choice for the US as we depart the European Union.
The balance of the workload will fluctuate according to the time of year and scheduled activities. In this varied role, the successful candidate will spend a portion of their time working on projects including educational initiatives such as the Marshall Scholarships programme. Working to build the UK’s prosperity, they will also support UK energy and climate change initiatives across Chicago and the Midwest. The position therefore requires flexibility in line with UK priorities but offers the opportunity to work in a wide and important range of areas.
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Essential on arrival:
- Bachelors’ degree required. Degree in Communications, Political Science, Public Relations or Journalism preferred;
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including creating and placing traditional media and social media content based on policy objectives;
- Professional experience in public diplomacy, communications, advocacy or policy;
- Strong research skills and demonstrated interest in Midwest political and economic landscape;
- Ability to respond confidently, professionally and creatively to a range of stakeholders;
- Ability to follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision;
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, imaging and social networking software.
Desirable:
- Project management experience.
- Experience managing a corporate/government social media account.
- Positive and flexible attitude, including willingness to travel frequently in the Midwest and occasionally to London.