Interim Senior Press Officer

Key responsibilities

Responding to media enquiries from national, regional, trade and specialist mediaDrafting statements and press releasesCreating and publicising proactive stories and campaignsArranging broadcast interviews and preparing spokespeople for interviewsMonitoring and responding to the news agenda including on social mediaWorking closely with internal teams and our membership on communications issuesKey skills

Experience working in busy press office environment, preferably within a politically engaged organisationA good working knowledge of the mediaExcellent drafting and copy writing skillsThe ability to work to tight media deadlinesStrong organisation skills and be able to manage a range of activities simultaneouslyThe ability to work well with others in a team environment, as well as independentlyAnd the ability to work in a high profile and often high pressured ..... full job details .....