The Scottish Conservative Parliamentary Group are looking for a full-time Press Officer to join their team.
Location: Hybrid (Edinburgh Tuesday-Thursday; work from home Monday and Friday)
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: £26,717 - £31,800 depending on skills and experience
As a Press Officer you will write press comments, releases and columns as needed; help manage the press and media output of the Scottish Conservative MSPs; and contribute to the group’s wider strategic aims.
This is a fast-paced role working in a wider press and media team, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working under pressure and collaboratively with others.
The ideal candidate will have strong judgement, good news sense and a thorough understanding of the Scottish political landscape.
Experience of working in journalism, PR or communications is desirable but not essential. Research or political experience may be beneficial.
This role represents a unique opportunity to support the work of the Scottish Conservative MSPs in Holyrood and develop your career in a fast-paced political/ comms environment.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Writing media comments, press releases, columns and social media content
- Helping to plan media coverage according to strategic aims
- Generating ideas for media content and pitching to journalists
- Supporting MSPs by attending media events
- Building strong relationships with journalists, MSPs and other relevant stakeholders
- Organising and arranging interviews and press conferences as required
- Producing high-quality press briefings, speeches, presentations, and written materials
- Contributing to the wider strategic direction of the Scottish Conservative group