Strategic Communications Officer for Scottish Parliament

Scottish National Party (SNP)x; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Scottish political party is seeking a full-time Communications Officer to manage media relations and promote its objectives. Responsibilities include producing effective communication materials, building relationships with stakeholders, and keeping up with media developments. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, creativity, and the ability to navigate the media landscape. Applicants should have a strong interest in Scottish politics and demonstrate the capacity to handle multiple tasks effectively within tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Confidence in making representations in a media-related capacity.
• Ability to monitor media developments from various channels.
• Excellent working relationships and understanding of media operations.
• Creativity in communication across multiple media formats.
• Flexibility in writing styles across traditional and new media.
• Quick learner, multitasking under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Produce materials to convey the group's aims to the public.
• Stay updated on current media developments.
• Build relationships with politicians, journalists, and stakeholders.
• Create high-quality press briefings and presentations.
• Identify media opportunities and act as a contact.
• Arrange interviews and press conferences.
• Promote the group’s work through forthcoming events.
• Represent the group in media interactions.
• Monitor media outlets for relevant developments.
• Maintain communication information systems.

Skills

Promoting news stories

Setting the media agenda

Media communication

Relationship building

Media monitoring

Creative communication

Excellent communication skills

Job description

A prominent Scottish political party is seeking a full-time Communications Officer to manage media relations and promote its objectives. Responsibilities include producing effective communication materials, building relationships with stakeholders, and keeping up with media developments. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, creativity, and the ability to navigate the media landscape. Applicants should have a strong interest in Scottish politics and demonstrate the capacity to handle multiple tasks effectively within tight deadlines.