Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Cardiff Bay, United Kingdom Liberal Democrats Full time

29 Jun 2023**Job Title**:Communications Officer
- **Reference**: MBS-034-22

**Member of the**
**Senedd:**:Jane Dodds

**Pay Band**: 2

**Salary Range**: (pro rata) £24,143 - £35,388

**Working Hours**: 14.8 per week

**Appointment Type**: Permanent*

**Location**: Ty Hywel Cardiff Bay

**Purpose of the Job**:
To undertake research/press and media related work as required for the Member of the Senedd ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.

**Main Duties**:
1. Establish a broad range of contacts within the press, broadcast and online media in order to promote the work of the Member of the Senedd

2. Research, prepare and write press releases, statements to the media

3. Liaise with the Member of the Senedd / Office Manager and identify any aspects of their work which may be of interest to the media

4. Identify forthcoming events which may provide potential media opportunities

5. Establish a social media presence and publicise events, surgeries etc. and follow up on social media queries and comments

6. Ensure the smooth running of the press office systems and establish aneffective media monitoring system, covering print, broadcast and online media

7. Organise interviews and press conferences on behalf of the Member of the Senedd and accompany them on request.

8. Develop e-communications with constituents and groups campaigning on local issues across the region

9. Produce regular reports, print and online informing the public and party members of the work undertaken by the Member of the Senedd

10.. Ensure information on media coverage is available at all times

11. Provide other such duties as requested by the Member of the Senedd

**Person Specification**:
**Essential Knowledge and Experience**:
Experience of working effectively within the written press, broadcast or online industry, or public relations sector
-Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including designing a communications plan
-Understanding of the need to reflect the views of the MS in a manner which reflects equal opportunity and is not inflammatory, insensitive, libelous,slanderous or defamatory
-Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life

**Essential Qualifications**:
-Formal Qualification eg NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in media or communications or;
-Experience in a similar role.

**Essential Skills and Behaviours**:
Understanding of the media law
-Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across professional boundaries with members of staff and the press and media
-Ability to generate ideas for news items which reflect the work of the MS
-Excellent written and ability to produce briefings and press notices
-Ability to understand and effectively communicate the work and policies of the Member of the Senedd
-Effective organisation, planning and presentational skills
-Ability to work on own initiative to tight deadlines, with the ability to work flexibly and juggle a range of tasks
-Effective IT Skills particularly using Microsoft packages such as Word, Outlook and Excel.
-Ability to demonstrate sensitivity and ensure that the highest standards ofconfidentiality are upheld

**Desirable**:
An understanding of current affairs and issues of relevance to Wales and the local area, an interest in the Welsh political system
-The ability to work in both Welsh and English
-Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Party

**Additional Information**:
- Should the Member of the Senedd resign or following an election, not be returned, this position will be made redundant. For positions within the Party Group should there be a change in the Party Leader, or in the number of Group Members, this position may be made redundant

**To Apply**:

- Job and Person Specification
- Application form
- Benefits of working for a Member
- Important information

**Closing date: 17:00, 28 July 2023**

**Interview date: to be confirmed


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