Press Officer for Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group

The Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group is looking for a Press Officer to join the team

Location : Edinburgh

Salary : £26,717 - £35,395 depending on skills and experience

Hours: 37hrs

Length of Contract : Permanent  

The Role

This role represents a unique opportunity to support the work of the Scottish Conservative MSPs in Holyrood.  Working in the Scottish Parliament and reporting to the Head of Media, the successful candidate will play a leading role in managing the media and broadcast output of the Scottish Conservative MSPs.

Responsibilities:
• 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 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

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

For more information or any queries please contact  [email protected]