The Embassy of Finland in Brazil is recruiting a press and communications adviser
The Embassy of Finland in Brazil is recruiting a press and communications adviser from April 1, 2023 or as agreed. The Press and Communications Adviser will work in the Political and Public Diplomacy team to support a wide range of Finnish government objectives and deliver effective communications to a wide audience through press and media relations, and other channels including the Embassy’s digital and social media.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
- Monitoring Brazilian media (incl. social media) and political developments in Brazil
- Updating the Embassy’s communication plan
- Management of press relations: Maintaining and expanding the Embassy’s network of media and influencer contacts, and planning media engagements for Embassy officials.
- Creating strategic communications content and public relations campaigns in Portuguese and English for the Embassy’s social media platforms as well as managing the Embassy’s social media accounts.
- Organization and graphic design of communication materials (website, posters, leaflets, invitation cards, gifts, video editing
- Assisting in planning and organizing public diplomacy events and visits
- Preparing presentations and drafting speaking points for Embassy leadership
- Assisting in organizing visits by delegations from Finland to Brazil, functioning as focal point for Press and preparation of press conferences (locations, logistics, invitations, conduct, presentation, follow-up, etc.)
- Drafting press releases and articles, preparing press kits
- Collecting necessary data and preparing background papers on demand e.g. analysing the effectiveness of our communications to inform and improve future work.
- Coordinating with external service providers (graphic designers, printers, photographers, videographers, etc.)
- Provide support to the Political Team
- Performing other duties as assigned by the Employer
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Strong communication skills (written and oral) in native Portuguese and fluent English
- Confidence to build and engage an effective network of contacts
- Attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, incl. prioritization
- Flexibility, resiliency and decisiveness, under pressure and with the ability to deliver quickly and to a high standard
- Strong IT skills, knowledge and experience of using social media
- A collaborative approach to team work
- Understanding of current affairs/political environment/foreign policy
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Education: minimum Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a related field;
- Experience of working in an international context and/or relevant experience in a public relations or communications role.
- 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience minimum;
- Experience in creating social media, digital media and website content;
- Basic graphic designing skills;
- Photography, videography
- Editing skills;
- Good knowledge of the Brazilian media landscape
- Understanding of current affairs/political environment/foreign policy;
- Knowledge of project management:
- Knowledge of / interest in the Finnish society
The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period. Staff recruited locally by the Finnish Embassy in Brazil are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Brazilian employment law and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland guidance for Country Based Staff. Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Brazil. The Embassy of Finland in Brazil complies with the data protection policies of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland. Read more about our data protection here(Linkki toiselle web-sivustolle.).
Position to be filled from April 1, 2023
APPLICATION (CV plus Cover Letter) TO BE SENT BY EMAIL TO: [email protected] by March 5, 2023 with a reference: “Press and Communications Adviser”