Communications Manager for the Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group
Salary: £37,768 - £42,381 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week. The Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group operate a four-day working week. Please note, occasional evening and weekend working will be required.
Location: Holyrood
Responsibilities
- Acting in a supervisory role with oversight of overall media strategy for the Group/MSPs.
- Tracking media monitoring systems that detect news instantly as it breaks.
- Managing provision of communications and press advice.
- Leading the development and implementation of media and digital communication strategy.
- Line management of Communications Officers, and liaison with regional communications teams.
- Leading on the development of messaging and communications strategy, in line with the MSP group strategy.
- Identifying potential media opportunities and acting as media contact.
- Organising and arranging interviews and events.
- Identifying ways to build the profile of the Group and individual MSPs.
- Developing creative new engagement methods for social media accounts.
- Representing the Group in dealing with media and providing statements where appropriate.
- Supporting campaign development and delivery.
- Producing materials that effectively convey the Group’s aims to the general public and media.
- Keeping up to date with current media developments.
- Building and maintaining relationships with press, broadcast and other stakeholders.
- Producing high quality press briefings, speeches, presentations and written materials.
- Following all media outlets to capture relevant developments as they happen.
- Maintaining information systems to support communications.
- Maintaining and growing social media presence.
- Drafting and posting social media content to promote Group MSP activities.
- Reviewing social media trends and briefing the Group/MSPs on issues of relevance.
About You
Requirements
Essential
- Have significant experience working with or in the Scottish media.
- Experience line managing a team in a communications environment.
- Be creative in designing and communicating over a range of formats on different media platforms.
- Have flexibility using relevant IT skills and writing styles, covering both traditional and newer forms of media.
- Have detailed knowledge of Scottish Politics and the Parliament.
- Have the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Have the ability to foster good working relationships with confidence to understand how the media world operates.
Desirable
- Experience of political, campaigning, parliamentary and/or public affairs work.
The Selection Process
For any questions about the role please contact: Jenny.Smith@parliament.scot
To apply, click on "send CV" and upload your CV and supporting statement as one document. When you've clicked "send CV" use the text box to provide any additional information. 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.
If you are experiencing any issues with the applications process, please send your CV and supporting statement directly to: Jenny.Smith@parliament.scot
Closing Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 17:00