U.S. Embassy in Slovakia: Press and Media Coordinator

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Announcement Number: BRATISLAVA-2019-10Hiring Agency: Embassy BratislavaPosition Title: Press and Media CoordinatorOpen Period: 07/01/2019 – 07/15/2019Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2Series/Grade: LE – 6510 9Salary: EUR €22,382 – EUR €28,789Work Schedule: Full-timePromotion Potential: LE-9Duty Location(s): 1 in Bratislava, LOTelework Eligible: NoFor More Info: HR Section; HRObratislava@state.govHiring Path: Open to the publicWho May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Applicants / All SourcesSecurity Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background InvestigationAppointment Type: PermanentAppointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary periodMarketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the before you apply.Summary: The work schedule for this position is:Full Time – 40 hours weekCandidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position: NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed: NoTravel Required: Occasional TravelOccasional Travel – mainly in Slovakia is required.Basic Function of the PositionThe Press and Media Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Public Affairs Officer (or APAO designee). The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Monitors Slovak press and media coverage of issues of importance to the U.S. Identifies and advises Mission leadership on strategies for promoting accurate, balanced Slovak 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.Develops and recommends strategies for Mission engagement with Slovak press and media. Analyzes media's audience, geographic reach, political tendencies, and credibility. Recommends priority engagement with outlets that reach audience groups of greatest importance to Mission priorities.RequirementsEXPERIENCE:A minimum of four years of progressively responsible 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.JOB KNOWLEDGE:Detailed knowledge of U.S. foreign policy objectives and American interests in the Slovakia, especially as they apply to press and media professionals, outlets and online publications is required. Comprehensive understanding of Slovak press/media institutions and professional journalism standards and practices, as well as trends in audience preferences for information consumption (print, TV, radio, online) is required. Must have an understanding of communication trends in the region and internationally as they affect the Slovak information landscape and must be familiar with influence patterns in information flow. Knowledge of marketing techniques, market analysis and audience analytics in Slovakia.Understanding of U.S. historical, political, economic, social and cultural forces that shape U.S. foreign policy are all required and of U.S. press and media standards, norms and practices. Detailed knowledge of DOS PD engagement tools, and the policies and procedures required for each.Education Requirements: A university degree in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or local equivalent is required.EvaluationsLANGUAGE:Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Slovak is required.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Analytic skills: Ability to identify, analyze, predict and continually assess attitudes of press and media outlets and information consumers across a wide range of thematic policy areas is required. Must have strong analytic skills to match specific U.S. foreign policy objectives with relevant Slovak attitudes, perceptions, and stereotypes, and the ability to conceptualize how best to use the full range of PD communication and program tools to move those attitudes in positive ways. Must have the ability to advise senior PD/Mission leaders of opportunities to promote Mission objectives with key audience segments and identify creative approaches to address sensitive challenges. Must be able to perceive significant changes in the Slovak influence landscape, and to adjust press/media operations and products to maximize balanced coverage for priority audiences.Communication/Interpersonal skills: Must have excellent customer relations, interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills. Must be able to identify influential voices in both traditional and digital information outlets, and engage them to positive effect. Must be able to communicate effectively in formal and informal situations on nuances of U.S. policy; must have excellent written and oral communication skills in order to speak publicly; write reports, press releases and other products; engage in on-line fora; and contribute to publications in English and Slovak language. Must be able to tailor communications to fit formal and informal situations. Must be able to brief U.S. officers and visitors on a variety of issues and interpret between English and the Slovak language for public programs.Management skills: Strong event and management skills are required. Must be able to organize and run events such as press conferences, interviews, workshops and journalism training seminars, often on short notice or in emergencies.Technical skills: Good keyboarding and data entry skills are required; excellent familiarity with electronic discovery tools, in particular the Internet, and standard information retrieval practices and procedures are required. Thorough, detailed knowledge of various computer software programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and databases, as well as PD-specific software, databases, and reporting tools is required. Knowledge of PD-specific funding authorities is required. Detailed knowledge of and ability to use digital platforms, tools and products are required. Must have good numerical skills to develop budget projections and statistics for press and media analytics. Must have basic familiarity with TV and radio production skills to oversee logistics for press and television coverage. Ability to use social media and mobile platforms and photo editing software, photo and video sharing sites, and to create podcasts are all required skills.Availability: Must be available to travel throughout Slovakia to support Mission press and media engagement activities.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.BenefitsAgency Benefits: Locally Employed Staff, working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) receive a compensation package including:

supplemental health plan
supplemental retirement plan
life insurance
additional leave/holidays
meal allowances
trainings

Other InformationHIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER: * AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following .How to Apply: All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Resume
Letter(s) of recommendation if applicable

Next Steps: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Bratislava.

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