Press Officer

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Conservatives Full time

The Scottish Conservative Group in the Scottish Parliament are recruiting a Press Officer/Senior Press Officer to support the implementation of their communications strategy.

**The Role**

This role represents a unique opportunity to support the work of the Scottish Conservative MSPs.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Writing media comments, releases and columns
- Briefing MSPs prior to broadcast interviews
- Helping to plan and organise media coverage
- Generating ideas for press releases and social media content
- Supporting MSPs by attending media events
- Building strong relationships with journalists and MSPs
- Working with the Digital Media team to draft and prepare social media content
- Managing provision of communications and press advice
- Implementing media and digital communication strategy
- Organising and arranging interviews and press conferences as specified
- Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders
- Producing high quality press briefings, speeches, presentations, and written materials

**About You**

**Requirements**:

- Good organisational skills, an ability to be proactive, and strong teamwork skills are essential.
- You will be capable of monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels
- A journalism or PR background is desirable but not essential
- Experience producing social media content is desirable but not essential
- Graphic design and/or video production skills are desirable but not essential

To apply, please upload your CV and a single page supporting statement as one document. Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the requirements detailed above for this role. Applications that do not include a supporting statement may not be considered.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,508.00-£33,708.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/04/2024


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