Job description

The Institute of Economic Affairs is looking to recruit a Communications Officer who will work across the areas of media, e-comms and public affairs. The role reports to the Communications Director.

Key tasks will include:

• Managing the IEA’s website.
• Drafting and sending out media releases and e-newsletters.
• Providing administrative support, including organising mail-outs, tracking media appearances etc.
• Co-ordinating the IEA’s social media activity.
• Organising events, such as media briefings and party conference panel discussions.
• Representing the IEA at events and meetings.
• Writing articles on various topics.
• Filming and editing videos.
• Design work.
• Developing and implementing communication plans for the release of publications.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders, including MPs and journalists.

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and a proven ability to distil complex and technical arguments succinctly and clearly.
• Organised and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.
• Willing to work long and sometimes unsocial hours.
• 2:1 degree in a relevant subject.
• An understanding of and commitment to free-market ideas and arguments.

Desirable

• Experience working in media communications for a think tank, pressure group, charity or similar organisation or in Parliament as a researcher.
• Experience using social media.
• Strong journalistic contacts in the British media – or a proven ability to quickly build and develop these contacts.
• An ability to use (or willingness to learn how to use) design software.
• Experience in filming and editing video material.
• An understanding and appreciation of branding and design.