The U.S. Embassy in Canberra is seeking a skilled Digital Media Manager to lead digital engagement and shape communications for the U.S. Mission in Australia.
This position leads the U.S. Mission's digital engagement efforts by developing and implementing communications strategies that advance Mission priorities across digital platforms.
The incumbent manages flagship social media and website content, creates engaging digital campaigns, analyzes audience engagement, and works across the Mission to strengthen online communications and public diplomacy initiatives.
The Digital Media Manager reports directly to the Information Officer or Country Public Affairs Officer Designee and provides direct supervision to the Digital Production Coordinator.
Major Duties and Responsibilities include:
Implementation – Manage digital platforms, create strategic content, monitor engagement and analytics, and ensure compliance.
Strategic Planning & Evaluation – Plan digital campaigns, research audience trends, evaluate performance, and provide digital communications guidance.
Coordination – Collaborate across the Mission to deliver integrated digital communications.
Skills and Experience
Applicants must have:
6 years of experience
managing digital properties to include direct online interaction with the public, and/or content creation in multimedia and/or traditional formats
plus 2 years of full time college-level studies
, or
4 years of experience
managing digital properties to include direct online interaction with the public,



and/or content creation in multimedia and/or traditional formats
plus a bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, international relations.
Applicants should address the below Selection Criteria in 300 words or less:
Familiarity with Australian-specific social media users and audiences
Demonstrated familiarity of U.S.-Australia relations, in any of the following areas: historical, political, economic, defense, cultural.
Benefits
The U.S. Mission offers a range of benefits, opportunities and conditions that you will be able to access while working for the U.S. Mission for more information click on the link below.
Benefits and Compensation for Locally Employed Staff
How to Apply
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Applications will be reviewed beginning on August 19, ****.
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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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

📌 Digital Media Manager (Canberra)
🏢 U.S. Department of State
📍 Canberra