Intern at Press & Public Affairs team (CZE25.274)

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Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)

Job Subcategory: Communications, Press and Media

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities):

Who are we?

The British Embassy Prague is part of a worldwide network representing British interests overseas while maintaining the relationship between the UK and the Czech Republic.

Main purpose of the job:

We are looking to recruit an intern who will join the award-winning Press & Public Affairs team for six months and work with the team to build an even better public image for the Embassy and the Ambassador Matt Field.

The British Embassy Prague is committed to being an inclusive place to work and we actively champion diversity and our values.

Are you passionate about social media and communications? Do you want to get hands-on experience in a multicultural environment? If so, you could be a great fit for this role.

Roles and responsibilities:

The Press & Public Affairs (PPA) team is a crucial team at the Embassy that works directly with the Ambassador and provides support for the whole Embassy.

Key roles and responsibilities of the chosen candidate will include:

• Assisting with creating engaging and relevant content for the Embassy’s social media (X/Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram).
• Assisting with media interviews, events and conferences.
• Assisting the PPA team with various public diplomacy projects and PR campaigns.
• Assisting with arranging photo/video-opportunities, event management, stakeholder mapping and research.

Our ideal candidate shows:

• Fluency at a minimum of C1 level in English and Czech, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages*;
• Interest in media and communications work and willingness to learn more about the field;
• Understanding of social media platforms, especially Instagram;
• A creative mindset and a can-do attitude.

• Nice to have:
• Currently pursuing a university degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, International Relations or similar.
• Experience supporting the organisation of media interviews, events or conferences.

Required behaviours: Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
Application deadline: 7 September 2025
Grade: Internship
Type of Position: Part-Time, Intern, Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 18.75
Duration of Post: 6 months
Region: Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory: Czech Republic
Location (City): Prague
Type of Post: British Embassy
Number of vacancies: 1
Salary Currency: CZK
Type of Salary: hourly
Stipend / Allowance: 141 CZK per hour
Start Date: 1 October 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

This is a part-time internship position for a duration of six months, with the possibility of extension for a further six months. The maximum total duration of the internship is therefore 12 months.

The average weekly working hours will be 18.75. The contract will be issued under a Dohoda o pracovní činnosti (DPČ) agreement, in accordance with Czech labour law.

The Embassy’s working hours are Monday to Friday, from 09:00 to 17:00, with a flexible working hours arrangement in place.

The hourly gross salary is 141 CZK.

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check, security clearance, and medical check.

Applicants must already hold valid authorisation to work in the Czech Republic in order to be eligible to apply.

Locally recruited staff at the British Embassy in the Czech Republic are employed under Terms and Conditions of Service in accordance with Czech employment legislation.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently possess the independent right to live and work in the Czech Republic and be prepared to maintain this status for the duration of the contract.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in the Czech Republic.

The British Embassy does not sponsor work permits.

Additional information:

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.