To undertake research, policy, press and media related work as required for the Assembly Member ensuring that standards of confidentiality are maintained.

Main Duties

• To plan and develop strategy and organisation of media campaigns.
• Liaise with the Assembly Member/Office Manager and identify any aspects of their work which may be of interest to the media.
• Establish a broad range of contacts within the press, broadcast and online media in order to promote the work of the Assembly Member.
• Organise interviews and press conferences on behalf of the Assembly Member and accompany them on request.
• Research, prepare and write press releases, statements to the media.

Essential Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working effectively within the written press, broadcast or online industry, or public relations sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including designing a communications plan.
• Understanding of current affairs and issues of relevance to the region of mid and west Wales.

Essential Skills and Behaviours

• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across professional boundaries with members of the press and media.
• Ability to generate ideas for news items which reflect the work and policies of the Assembly Member.
• Ability to work on own initiative to tight deadlines, with the ability to work flexibly and juggle a range of tasks.