Communications and Social Media Officer for Alun Davies MS
Salary range (pro rata): £30,520 - £42,811
All new staff are expected to enter on the scale minimum of the appropriate pay band. Individual staff will, subject to satisfactory performance, move up the incremental scale one point at a time on the anniversary of their commencement of employment until they reach the scale maximum for their band.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff Bay with occasional working (usually 1 day per week) in Blaenau Gwent
MBS ref: MBS-043-24
Purpose of job:
To manage the members communications and social media related work as required ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
Main duties:
- Establish and develop robust relations within the press, broadcast and online media in order to promote the work of the Member.
- Plan and develop strategy and organisation of media campaigns and digital communications.
- Promote the Members social media presence in order to keep constituents and stakeholders informed of the Members work both locally and in the Senedd.
- Produce videos, infographics and other communications tools for use on social media.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of working effectively in a communications/social media role, such as within the written press, broadcast or online industry, or public relations sector, ideally within a political or similar environment.
- Experience of developing and implementing communications strategy and organising media and social media campaigns.
- Experience of effectively using digital communications and social media platforms.
- Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including formulating press releases.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, combating discrimination and promoting the equality of opportunities and the Nolan Principles of Public Life
Essential qualifications:
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
- NVQ Qualification level 4 or equivalent in media or communications.
Essential skills and behaviours:
- Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across professional boundaries with members of the press and media.
- Excellent communication skills – with the ability to write and speak clearly & concisely and produce briefings/press notices using a variety of IT packages including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Work proactively with minimum supervision.
- Ability to use initiative, generate ideas and communicate news items effectively.
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality and an understanding of the need to reflect the views of the Party in a manner which reflects equal opportunity and is not inflammatory, insensitive, libellous, slanderous or defamatory.
You are advised to read the full Job and Person Specification before applying for this post. For details about the post and to apply, please contact Alun.Davies@senedd.wales
Closing date: 17:00, 12 February 2025
Interview date: To be confirmed