Communications Officer

Deadline: Midday Tuesday 17th September 2024

Job Details
This role is split. For 3 days/week, as the Communications Officer for Josh Babarinde MP you will: 

• Establish, monitor & update Josh's social media & online presence in the constituency
• Produce online graphics & video content
• Manage & monitor social media enquiries
• Ensure all enquiries are dealt with in a timely manner
• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases as required (on non-party-political matters)
• Skills & experience:
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English
• Highly organised approach
• Love talking to people
• Creative eye for good photos and graphics
• Comfortable using social media
• Self-starter who understands the importance of working collaboratively
• Sympathy with the aims & values of the Liberal Democrats

For 2 days/week as the Communications Officer for Eastbourne Liberal Democrats you will: 

• Support our Campaign Committee, taking the lead arranging canvass, delivery, clerical & recruitment sessions, according to our plan
• Support the creation and implementation of the campaigns plan for the County Council elections in May 2024
• Support the work of our fundraising team, helping with organisation, promotion and logistics
• Be a prompt conduit for information, connecting campaign leads with volunteers
• Be the in-person “Front of House” operation for our constituency office & any temporary venues, welcoming volunteers, matching them with tasks, making them feel valued
• Lead on design, production, printing, management & distribution of literature
• Keep immaculate records & databases

Skills & experience:

• Evidence of a passion for politics & support for the local Lib Dem campaign
• Evidence of outstanding organisational skills
• Experience working with volunteers, or with large teams
• Willingness to talk to people on the phone, knock on doors and speak to people on stalls, at events etc
• Confident user of IT, willing to learn new software - training available on specific systems
• Pro-active self-starter

Key things we’re after from you

You know how to get things done
You’re hot on deadlines, can bash out a strong email or article in no time, and aren’t afraid to just pick up the phone to whoever to get a task over the line. You can achieve results on your own, just as much as you can by collaborating with the team.

You’re a wordsmith with an eye for design
You’ve got experience writing copy that wins hearts and minds. With sharp attention to detail, you know the difference between a good leaflet and a bad one. A bonus would be experience using desktop publishing tools.

You’ve got a political mind
You’ll always be thinking about how Josh can use Parliament and its procedures to put Eastbourne centre stage. You know what activity can capture the attention of the Government, the media and the public.

You can multitask with ease
You’re organised enough to manage lots of simultaneous demands from volunteers, the staff team and Josh without losing your cool, losing sight of your goals, nor losing your magic touch. You might even be a fan of project management tools like Monday.com.

You care enough to get stuck right in
You’re invested in our mission to empower the people of Eastbourne, and to help Josh to be the best MP he can be. You’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and are a ‘yes and…’ kind of person, not a ‘computer says no’ kind of person.