Public Engagement Assistant (Press & Media) bei Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin

Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 05, step 1 through 4. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Must be available to travel throughout Germany. This position may be required to regularly to support events and VIP visits outside normal working hours.

Duties

The Public Engagement Assistant (Press & Media) monitors host-country press and media coverage of issues of importance to the U.S. He/she identifies and advises Mission leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced host-country press and media coverage of U.S. foreign policy and American interests; correcting misinformation; and countering disinformation. Builds productive relationships with press and media professionals in person and online. He/she works under the direct supervision of the Public Affairs Officer/Spokesperson (PDO/SPOX) or Public Affairs Officer (PAO) designee.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Option 1: please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in a media outlet, think tank, university, NGO, international organization, foreign embassy, government office or corporation is required, with responsibility for public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, managing public relations, outreach events, press conferences, and other media interactions as significant parts of the job.

EDUCATION: A university degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or local equivalent is required.

Option 2: please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities. Option 2 substitutes experience for education.

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) years of experience in a media outlet, think tank, university, NGO, international organization, foreign embassy, government office or corporation is required, with responsibility for public relations, public affairs, journalism, communications, marketing, managing public relations, outreach events, press conferences, and other media interactions as significant parts of the job.

EDUCATION: two years of University Study in any field is required.

Education Requirements:

See the requirement section above for the education requirements.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: please address both language requirements in your ERA application.

English:(Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. This may be tested.

German:(Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing German is required. This may be tested.

Skills and Abilities: Please address these in your ERA application.

- Excellent writing skills required.

This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

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Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separatio