Digital Content Creator

Main purpose of job:

The British Government’s Embassy in Washington is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Communications Team as a Digital Content Creator. This is a meaningful role which supports and further develops the special relationship between the UK and the US - contributing to work shaping international diplomacy to make a real difference globally.

The US Network offers a unique, career-enhancing opportunity and is committed to supporting its staff through a comprehensive benefits package- including generous leave, competitive insurance options, a top-tier 401(k) programme, and access to world-class learning and development resources.

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and supporting employee wellbeing through a structured hybrid working model that includes opportunities for remote work and flexible hours, where operational needs allow.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic international environment spanning the British Government’s extensive network across the United States and the United Kingdom, which includes the Embassy in Washington, the UK Mission to the United Nations, multiple Consulates, and other Government Offices—comprising over 900 staff and supporting the work of approximately 30 UK government departments and agencies.

As Digital Content Creator in the Communications Team, you will contribute to strengthening UK-US collaboration in creating, promoting and amplifying content to target our strategic and international audiences across all our digital channels.

Positioned within the Political, Economic and Communication Section reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications, you will work closely with internal stakeholders such as policy teams and senior leadership and external partners including US government counterparts and industry leaders. This role supports the UK’s broader strategic objectives in growth, security and soft power and offers valuable experience in international engagement and cross-government collaboration.

We’re looking for a proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented professional with experience in capturing and editing video and photo content and creating social media graphics. You will be working on prominent issues at the top of the news agenda, delivering engaging communications on foreign policy, defence, politics, trade and investment, culture, tourism, tech, AI and others.

The Digital Content Creator will create and deliver impactful photography, videography and graphics that communicate the UK Government’s key priorities.

You will need to create and deliver imaginative content that fits the UK Government’s wider priorities, often working at pace and to deadlines.

You will be asked to work closely with senior members of the UK Government including the UK Ambassador, visiting UK Government ministers and senior members of the defence forces.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Digital & Head of Strategic Communications to deliver digital strategies.
• Deliver high-quality photography and videography in Washington DC for high-profile UK visitors as well as editing, distributing, and archiving material.
• Ensure the Embassy’s digital storage systems and processes are sufficient to retain valuable archive photography and videography for future use.
• Provide photo and video support to the wider embassy for use in internal communications, helping build the brand and community of the Embassy.
• Support events and receptions, often with VIP guests. Most of this work will be out of working hours.
• Regular monitoring and evaluation reports to measure social media performance.
• Collaborate with digital and comms colleagues based in the British Embassy Washington and our US network of eight consulates across major US cities on content creation, event promotion, ministerial visits and forward planning.
• This is a hands-on role that requires in-person working, based in DC.

Any other duties as assigned. The role will involve supporting events and other work outside of working hours (for which you will be compensated).

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Expert

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Essential on arrival:

• Intermediate to advanced levels and familiarity with IT, photography, videography, design and editing software.
• Demonstrated experience in a communications, media, public relations, or similar role.
• Strong organisational skills and time management.
• Experience working as part of a communications team.
• Experience and knowledge of the effective use social media platforms, digital tools and digital trends.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Experience of working with/for government bodies or the public sector.
• A degree in a related field (eg. Communications, Graphic Design, Visual Arts etc)

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline

7 November 2025

Grade

Executive Officer (EO)

Type of Position

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week

40

Location (City)

Washington

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

1

Salary

$66,497

Type of Salary

yearly

Start Date

5 January 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

US State Department requirements, the UK Government in the US has restrictions on the type of visas our non-diplomatic staff may hold. If you are not a US Citizen or a US Permanent Resident, or the dependent of a diplomat (with an EAD card), you may not be eligible for employment with the UK government. We cannot accept student Visas (J1, F or M) nor other forms of work Visas (I, H, P). If you hold a work visa it is best to check on your eligibility to work for a foreign government before applying for a position.

You may refer to our website for additional information: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-the-usa.

Eligibility

You must have the right to live and work in the US in order to take up this role, whether in your own right or as a dependant, and be able to demonstrate that when required. If you are not a US citizen, dual US citizen or US Permanent Resident, it is your responsibility check your eligibility to work for a foreign government in the United States, and specifically to work in this role at this location, and provide proof of your eligibility via an Employment Authorisation Document or other relevant document when required. The UK Government does not routinely sponsor work visas; the job advertisement will state clearly whether sponsorship is available.

All selected candidates are subject to background checks and will require a security clearance prior to starting work.

The British Embassy and its US Network embraces hybrid working. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.

Please note: The British Embassy and its US Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).

The UK Government operating in the US offers a substantial benefits package including generous leave, a choice of medical insurance, 401(k) matching up to 7%, extensive learning opportunities and a great work/life balance.

Core Hours/Hybrid Working:

While many jobs in the US Network are able to offer flexibility in terms of working hours, core business hours are 09:30 to 15:00 (in the local time zone) Monday through Friday.

Employees will be expected to work from office full-time during the first 90 days of employment. After this time employees may work from home no more than 40% of the working week, subject to operational needs.

All working hours and hybrid working are position specific and subject to change at any time, without notice. If you have any questions, please address them with the hiring manager.

Additional information

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 07 November 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please no phone calls. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee consideration of your application if the submission instructions are not properly followed.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Internal candidates must inform their supervisor before they apply to a different position.