Internship: Marketing Assistant (UK Exporters) – British Embassy (Tokyo)
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Position: Marketing Assistant – UK Exporters: Content Creation & Communications
Posted by: British Embassy
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Status: Maximum of 28 hours per week
Overview: UK Trade & Investment is the UK Government Department which helps UK companies export around the world, and assists foreign companies to invest in the UK. UKTI Japan Marketing team is responsible for communicating opportunities about the Japanese market to UK companies. Our primary platform to service UK companies is our online digital delivery platform Export to Japan – www.exporttojapan
The internships are designed for those who want to learn more about how an Embassy works. This includes learning how we help business and support British nationals living in Japan. It is ideal for those who wish to broaden their skills and experience in a real-world environment. The internships will provide you with a unique experience and in-depth understanding of the British Government’s work in business, and Economic Diplomacy (Science & Innovation/Climate Change & Energy/Economic & Trade Policy).
Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, quick learners with the ability to work with minimum oversight and challenge the status quo. Candidates should be looking to stretch themselves in a new environment.
A proven ability to undertake research work is an advantage, along with strong oral and written communication and IT skills. We will consider applications from those both with and without formal work experience. The work is likely to involve a mixture of policy and administrative tasks
Responsibilities:
- Support creation of core content for HMG online platforms
- Coordinate blogs and articles for Export to Japan – have your own work published
- Create and maintain external facing presentation materials using creative software
- Support regular communications to UK exporters through newsletter/surveys/campaigns
- Direct contact with UK companies during Trade Missions and Exhibitions
- UKTI and wider-Embassy support on events and visits
- Administration support – customer enquiries and data entry
- Opportunities to experience other Embassy departments
- Key personal development opportunities – building new skills and knowledge
Requirements: A native English speaker (or high working level of English), enthusiastic and a self-starter. Ideally available to come in to the office 3-4 days a week and can commit to the full term of the internship.
Application Process: You should apply via the following completed on-line application form here by Friday, July 10, 2015 (Japan Time). Please note that application form must be completed in one single entry. As required, you should send the following two documents by email to BritishEmbassyEvents.Tokyo@fco.gov.uk:
- Your up-to-date CV
- Evidence of your language ability if required for the position and not your native language
You will receive an acknowledgement on receipt of the form. In order to remain fair and impartial towards all prospective internship candidates, we are not able to give extra advice other than that stated concerning the application process.
Please email BritishEmbassyEvents.Tokyo@fco.gov.uk only if you have any issues completing this form.
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