LONDON GREEN PARTY – FULL-TIME PRESS OFFICER WANTED
The London Federation of Green parties is seeking a Press Officer for the 2012 Mayor & Assembly Election Campaign. If you would like to apply please send a copy of your CV and a letter of application setting out how you meet the criteria to:
Deadline for applications 21 June 2011
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: GLA Campaign Press Officer
Reporting to: London Fed. Media Officer as immediate line manager and overall accountability to the Campaign Manager
Length of Contract: 1st October 2011 to 6th May 2012
Place of Work: Green Party Office and (where appropriate) working from home.
Salary: £34,000 p.a pro-rata
MAIN DUTIES
· Ensure the London Green Party candidates and campaign messages are given maximum media publicity in accordance with the agreed London Elections Strategy
· Work closely with the GLA Campaign Team, candidates and campaign activists to organise media events and publicity
· Contact journalists in press, broadcast and online media and circulate regular press releases, using the London Green Party media database
· Organise campaign launches as directed
· Support constituency media activities, where appropriate.
· Manage press office interns and media volunteers working on the GLA campaign.
· Keep the London Media Officer advised at all times, of campaign progress
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING:
It is essential that the postholder has:
· A degree or equivalent experience
It is desirable that the postholder has:
· Evidence of continuing professional development
· A professional public relations qualification, Diploma IPR or equivalent
· An NCTJ qualification
EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE:
It is essential that the postholder has:
· Demonstrable experience working within a communication, press or other media
· environment
· Experience of working with published, electronic, and broadcast media
· Experience of working with a broad range of internal and external contacts
It is desirable that the postholder has:
· Experience of working in a political or campaigning environment
· Knowledge of London politics
· A network of London media contacts
· Project or event management experience
· Experience of working with volunteers
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
It is essential that the postholder has:
· Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
· Creative written ability and ability to write press releases and briefings to tight deadlines
· Ability to communicate in a positive and professional manner
· Computer literacy
· A pragmatic approach to problem solving.
· The ability to perform internet-based research and write briefings
· The ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise competing demands
· The ability to self start and self manage
· An ability to work with a wide range of people with varying demands
ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOURS:
It is essential that the postholder has:
· A can-do attitude to work, concentrating on solutions rather than focussing on
· difficulties
· A sympathy with and understanding of green politics
· An understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
It is essential that the postholder has:
· Ability to attend events and evening meetings out of normal office hours