Communications Officer for Plaid Cymru Group in the Senedd.
Employed by Rhun ap Iorwerth MS
Salary range (pro rata): £26,153 - £38,039
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
Appointment type: Fixed-term for 12 months.
Location: Cardiff Bay
MBS ref: MBS-053-24
Purpose of job:
To undertake work related to the press, the media and social media for the Senedd Group as required, ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.
Main duties:
- Establish and develop strong relations with the press and with broadcast and online media, in order to promote the work of the Plaid Cymru Senedd Group, led by the Head of Communications
- Research, prepare and write press and media releases
- Produce creative and dynamic content for social media channels
- Ensure the smooth running of press office systems and support an effective system of monitoring the media, including print, broadcast and online media
Essential knowledge and experience:
- Experience of dealing with the media / social media, including drafting press releases and communication plans, and an understanding of such
- Experience of organising media campaigns
- An understanding of and commitment to combating discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity, and to the Nolan Principles for Public Life
Essential qualifications:
- A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject; or
- A formal qualification, for example NVQ level 4 or equivalent, in media or communications
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 Francess.Ifan@Senedd.wales
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- Job and person specification
- Important Information
- Benefits of working for a Member