If you have an appetite for political and diplomatic issues, you are keen on following news, the press, social networks, if you are interested in communication, public and media relations, this offer could be for you! Thanks to your skills and your commitment within the press service, you will contribute to the monitoring of Estonian news, to the Embassy’s communication policy, to the promotion of its activities and French-Estonian relations, as well as the development of the Embassy’s audience online and on social networks.
The position is a replacement of an agent during a long-term leave, of at least 1 year and a half (and until the latter’s return).
Start date: March 1, 2023
The position
As press attaché, you will be part of a team of 3 persons, made up of a translator, a French trainee and yourself, and will be placed under the direct supervision of the First Counselor at the Embassy. You will work in close collaboration with the different Departments of the Embassy and its external interlocutors.
Main tasks
• Media monitoring: press and social networks, information of the political chancery on Estonian news;
• Press briefings and daily news summaries for the ambassador and his team;
• Preparation of notes;
• Maintain and develop the contacts of the press service in the media field;
• Communication activities (Embassy work, organized events, visits by authorities, etc.)
• Response to press requests (for interviews, press aspect of official visits, etc.)
• Manage the Embassy’s website and social networks and develop their audience, ensure the quality of their content;
• Develop the visibility of the embassy, its activities, and its communication capacities.
Required skills
• Fluent spoken Estonian and English (C1), and advanced level in writing in these two languages.
Ideally a good level in French is sought after and would be a real plus.
• Good written and oral expression skills;
• Good general culture, knowledge of the Estonian institutional environment, interest in political and diplomatic issues;
• Knowledge of the media landscape;
• Skills in new methods of communication and handling of social networks;
• Understanding of the environment linked to a diplomatic mission (professionalism, discretion)
• Dynamism, flexibility, responsiveness, efficiency
Salary
Gross monthly salary of €1832
How to apply
You can apply by sending your CV and a cover letter (in French ideally, or in English) to info@ambafrance-ee.org . Please mention “Application/Press Officer” in the subject.
Your cover letter (maximum two pages) should detail your profile, your background, competences and motivations for the position. Please also include the names and contact details of two persons (ideally a current or former supervisor) who could provide a reference as part of the selection process.
The deadline for sending applications is till 25th January.
Protection of personal data
The personal data (CV, cover letter, etc.) that you communicate to the French Embassy will be kept for its sole use.
The French Embassy’s website: https://ee.ambafrance.org/The-French-Embassy-is-hiring-a-press-officer