Job Description

Main purpose of job:The High Commission is looking for a Digital Content Intern to help manage our social media channels and produce compelling content.We are looking for a creative and dynamic individual who will be a critical ingredient for storytelling, producing and publishing content on varied themes from Education, Sustainability and Science & Innovation to Youth, Sports & Culture.You\'ll form part of the Communications Team that works collaboratively with teams across the High Commission. You will not only have a front row seat to important events but also gain invaluable experience of working inside a diplomatic mission and witnessing first-hand the real world impact of our work.Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• You\'re a strong storyteller with an eye for great content and bags of creativity.
• Experience of producing content
• Keen interest in the latest social trends and a good understanding of how social media can be used to increase reach and engagement
• Awareness of the best practices to optimise performance
• Organised and able to handle multiple projects on tight deadlines
• Has a pulse of what kind of content works in vertical/social formats in Singapore.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Highly creative with a sense of humour.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Communications, media studies, journalism, marketing, or any equivalent field is a bonus

Required behavioursDelivering at Pace, Working TogetherApplication deadline19 May 2024GradeInternshipType of PositionFull-time, Fixed TermWorking hours per week37.5Duration of Post3 monthsRegionAsia PacificCountry/TerritorySingaporeLocation (City)SingaporeType of PostBritish High CommissionNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencySGDSalary$800 Per MonthStart Date1 July 2024Other benefits and conditions of employmentNote: Only Singaporean / Foreigners with Permanent Residence or Student Visas will be considered for this role.Benefits:We offer a competitive package, which includes basic salary of $800 per month and 23-days annual leave entitlement pro-rata. The basic salary is non-negotiable.Learning and development opportunities:We offer time and financial support for the successful candidate to take advantage of professional learning and development opportunities inside and outside of the organisation.The BHC has an active Learning & Development Committee which works hard to provide a comprehensive L&D offer. There is a wide range of options available for personal development including training courses, coaching and mentoring, job-shadowing, presentations and learning sets. Staff have access to a wide variety of online resources through the International Academy and Civil Service Learning. Staff are strongly encouraged to take advantage of all available opportunities.All new hires undertake a workplace induction and there are a number of mandatory e-learning courses that must be completed in order to pass probation.Working Patterns:Working hours are 37.5 per week.Other information:In addition to the duties which this job normally entails, you may from time to time be required to undertake additional or other duties as necessary to meet the needs of the High Commission, including playing a part in the corporate life of the mission and supporting any crisis response.No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. You must have or be able to obtain a local work permit which we will sponsor.Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Singapore employment law.Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Only short-listed applications will be called for personal interviews.The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Our values of Collaboration, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence (CORE) are our guiding principles. We aspire to live our values consistently in order to make the British High Commission a great place to work where staff feel valued, supported and inspired to be their best. To learn more about the Commission, watch .Please note that all successful candidates will be expected to serve a minimum of 6 months in their new role before being eligible to apply for further positions within the British High Commission.Additional informationPlease note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field \xe2\x80\x9cApplication deadline."Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a \'reserve list\'. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.For inclusivity and diversity, please remove the following personal information when uploading your CV: name, address, email address, age, date of birth, gender, and nationality.The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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