The British Embassy in Sofia is looking for an experienced and motivated Communications and Press Officer. You will be an all round communications professional providing a press officer function for the Embassy along with digital skills and experience of working on public facing communication campaigns. The Embassy is looking for a creative thinker who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, and can help the Embassy achieve their policy objectives through the power of strategic communications.
What will you be doing?
This is a great opportunity to take on real responsibility in an expansive communications role – and use it to make a difference.
Reporting to the Head of Campaigns and Prosperity, you’ll be our first point of contact for media relations. You’ll build relationships with journalists and partners, and secure coverage that maximises the impact of the Embassy’s work.
On any given day you might be drafting press releases, arranging briefings, preparing social media text, pitching stories, answering media questions, helping develop communications plans or preparing an interview for the Ambassador. You’ll also manage the Embassy’s media monitoring, broadening our awareness and tracking the impact of your work.
You will also line manage the Embassy’s Digital Officer and lead the Embassy’s social media work.
Read more about the vacancy and apply here.