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Hiring Path:
  • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

!!! Post policy update: Inbound USEFM applicants DO NOT have to wait until they are within 90 days of arriving at post to apply. Eligible applicants may apply to vacancies at any time, regardless of arrival date. !!!
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite after successful completion of initial one-year contract.
Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is: Full-Time (38 of hours per week)


Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (15 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required

Duties

The Visual Media Specialist (VMS) researches, designs, and creates digital content for online communication on Post’s social media platforms and website. In addition, the VMS serves as principle photographer and videographer for Post, playing an active role in message strategy. The VMS plan, captures, edits, and produces photographic and video content for online communication. The VMS backs up the Digital Media Information Assistant and the Press Assistant.


Graphic Layout and Design


Responsible for researching, designing, and editing graphic content for the Mission, including but not limited to animated GIFs, videos, stories, invitations, guides, graphics, etc. This includes liaising with subject matter experts; working within the Mission to obtain the proper clearances; coordinating the procurement of licenses for creative material; drafting, designing and editing content in-house for use on the Mission’s social media properties; staying abreast of new developments and trends on social media platforms in order to incorporate them into the Mission’s outreach strategy; and (as needed) completing projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.


Photography and Videography


Captures video and images of people and events. Retouches, resizes and enhances images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software. Edits video for social media products using Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or iMovie. Maintains all camera equipment, including lights, lenses and tripods.


Social Media Content


Generates daily content for Post’s social media platforms. Assists in development of communication strategy and online campaigns in support of Mission objectives and U.S. foreign policy priorities. Tracks online content performance through statistics, analytics and reporting. Designs and executes interactive social media engagement with Mission principles on social media platforms on a variety of policy issues. Engages with key online audiences. Supports media tours with administrative logistics and content creation.


Press Assistant


Monitor news and social media. Backing up press specialist as needed

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years previous experience in professional graphic design and photography as well as experience creating and packaging multimedia content for digital marketing, advertising, or mass communication purposes.


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Strong technical skills in graphic design, photography, and videography as well as knowledge of how to tailor images and video to advance U.S. foreign policy goals. Understanding trends in visual communication and/or marketing required.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, website development, photography, video production, communications, marketing, journalism, or international relations.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Fluency in English.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite; strong photography and digital image editing skills; strong videography-production skills; fluency with major social media platforms; independence and quickness under pressure.


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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Brussels may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.


For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.


The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING 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 link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) certification.


To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.


  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

  • Residency and/or Work Permit

  • Degree

  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

  • SF-50 (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 Brussels.

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Deadline: 31-12-2025

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