Responsibilities

• Creating campaigns, telling stories and driving engagement;
• Producing video and photo content for social media and website;
• Drafting press releases, and supporting on engagement with media;
• Producing e-newsletter and other materials on constituency issues and the MP’s work;
• Monitoring media coverage and social media channels;
• Organising constituency visits and assisting with local projects.

Requirements

• Experience and skills in video (filming, editing and captioning), social media and producing graphics/digital products is essential, including competency with software such as Abode InDesign, Premiere Pro, Canva or similar.
• The role also requires a flexible attitude and the ability to manage projects and workload.
• An ideal candidate will be familiar with Alan’s constituency and/or the region, and have knowledge of local issues, but this is not a requirement.
• Be politically aware, with an interest in current affairs.
• Understanding and experience with various social media platforms including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
• Full, clean driving licence, and access to own vehicle.
• Be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party.
• Competency with video and photo editing software (such as Abode InDesign, Premiere Pro or similar), desktop publishing and graphic design, and;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

Preferred

• Previous experience in a similar role, or experience of working in media, journalism, PR or video editing, is strongly preferred.