The British High Commission in Malta is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, and is now looking for a Press and Political Affairs Assistant.The main purposed of this position is to:

• Assist in BHC’s communications activities through. Regular media monitoring, strong contacts with local media organisations and drafting of speeches, online posts, press releases etc.
• Manage the High Commission’s online presence eg facebook, twitter and website
• Logistical and administrative assistance to the Political Team including research, maintenance of databases and records.
• To assist in managing Political Team’s events eg press conferences, high level visits, roundtables etc.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Social Media management
• Maintenance of and advice on local media networks
• Administrative and Research support of and for Political Team
• Speech/article writing
• Event Management
• Liaison with visiting communications officers and networking with colleagues in the Europe network