The announcement of Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis has made the British Royal Family undergo severe changes in its organization, so much so that they have even decided to publish a job offer for Buckingham Palace, in need of a communications assistant.

What the position offers is a permanent contract with an annual salary of £30,000 ($37803) pounds per year, with the aim of promoting the image, value and reputation of the Royal Family, which serves as the Head of State for 15 nations around the world.

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Interested applicants have until April 7 to apply and requirements for the position include Public Relations skills, strong written and interpersonal communication skills, basic Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work as part of a team and meet tight deadlines.

They also expand on the requirements on the Royal Household's own website with conditions concerning the eligibility of applicants in regards to their national status within the United Kingdom.

"To apply for a vacancy, you must be a British citizen or already have obtained the legal right to work in the UK," a statement said. "Everyone who works for the Royal Household has security clearance.

"If you are successful, you will go through our security vetting process. This is nothing to worry about and more information is provided in the 'Before you join us' section of this page."

What are the tasks you will be responsible for?

PR specialists are usually trained journalists so it is not uncommon to expect the job to be demanding and full of pressure, whilst requiring an experienced and calm head to ensure everything runs to schedule.

"The Royal Communications team promotes the work, role, relevance and value of the Royal Family to a global audience," the Royal Palace's own website explains, and that is what the job aims to do.

Applicants must also:

  • Collaborate with senior colleagues on proactive and reactive communications.
  • Coordinate and oversee media access to actual events at residences and other venues.
  • Generate content for various platforms, such as press releases, social media updates and featured articles.
  • Attend to daily media inquiries on a variety of topics, including Royal Family activities.
  • Provide administrative support, such as day-to-day organization, and manage the accreditation process for state visits.
  • Provide logistical assistance to the Royal Communications team and the media.

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