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- Royal family is advertising for a communications assistant on Linkedin
- The 12-month fixed term contract involves producing content for social media
- Salary is not specified but job comes with 'comprehensive' benefits package
If you've ever dreamed of holidaying with Prince Harry, you're in luck as the Royal household is hiring for an 'exceptional' member of staff to join their team.
A job posting for a communications assistant has appeared on Linkedin, with the successful candidate set to be based at Buckingham Palace but also being whisked away on foreign tours.
The 12-month fixed term contract involves producing content for social media as well as penning press releases and news updates for the Royal family's website, according to the listing.
And the lucky candidate will also get the chance to travel overseas with the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Recent royal tours have included far-flung locations from Germany and Poland to Barbados, India and Bhutan.
The communications team is described as 'fast-paced and dynamic' and are responsible for organising coverage for engagements like garden parties and investitures.
Worldwide platform: The 12-month fixed term contract involves producing content for social media as well as penning press releases and news updates for the Royal family's website
The lucky candidate will also get the chance to travel overseas with the likes of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall (pictured: Kate and William in Bhutan during the 2016 royal tour)
Travel bug: Recent royal tours have included far-flung locations from Germany and Poland to Barbados, India and Bhutan (pictured: Prince Harry in Barbados in 2016)
The salary for the entry-level role is not specified, but it comes with a 'comprehensive' benefits package including 33 days' holiday and a 15 per cent employer contribution pension scheme.
At the forefront of the role is 'reputation and impact' according to the job listing, due to the high-profile nature of Royal engagements - and the successful candidate will be expected to 'consistently spark interest and reach a range of audiences'.