Assembly Constituency Communications Officer

Duties will include:

• Drafting press releases, monitoring and arranging media coverage, in collaboration of the Assembly Communications staff team;

• Liaising effectively with all sections of the media, including political and specialist journalists, editors and other spokespeople for external organisations, as appropriate;

• Responding to correspondence and enquiries from the media; and,

• Identifying media/press opportunities and advising on press strategy. Planning and organising press conferences/media events.

• Preparing publicity material as appropriate.

• Updating and maintaining Internet social networking media.

• Developing and maintaining a website for the MLA.

• Liaising with groups within the constituency and the general public on the MLA's behalf.

• Identifying and building relationships with business, community and other groups in the constituency;

• Planning and organising events, as required.

• Responding to correspondence and enquiries from lobbyists and pressure groups.

• Ensuring that any expenditure incurred fully meets Assembly guidelines.

• Monitoring legislation and events in Assembly and ensuring the MLA is fully briefed on potential questions and motions to be put in the house.

 Other duties, as required in support of the MLA in carrying out their Assembly duties