Institution: Embassy of Japan
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Education: Post-secondary degree or diploma
Posted on July 25, 2013
Application deadline: August 12, 2013
Start date: September 2013

Job Description
Opening for a Communications Assistant

The Embassy of Japan is seeking a Communications Assistant for its Information and Culture Section.

Job Summary
The Communications Assistant provides support to officers in the Information and Culture Section of the Embassy. Primary duties include the following;

• Writing and editing speeches
• Writing media releases
• Responding to media inquires and networking with the media
• Arranging media interviews
• Maintaining and updating the Embassy website
• Creating event flyers and programs
• Assisting with planning and hosting of cultural events
• Providing research support

The Communications Assistant may also be asked to work after office hours or on weekends, in order to assist with the hosting of cultural events.

Date and period of employment
A two-year contract commencing early September, 2013 (the exact date is to be determined), renewable if completed with good working performance.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (with experience in speech writing preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong background in web and graphic design preferred (Adobe Design Standard CS6, Dreamweaver)
• Post-secondary degree or diploma
• Knowledge or experience in public relations or international relations/political science preferred
• Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada
• Valid police record check

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