An opportunity has arisen for a Media Monitoring Officer to join the Press Office at CCHQ. The Media Monitoring Officer will ensure Conservative MPs, Cabinet Ministers, and staff are informed of the latest broadcasting, print and online media coverage. The Media Monitoring Officer is expected to produce updates and summaries that are comprehensive and completed to tight deadlines.

The successful candidate will:

• Monitor broadcast, print and online media for breaking news and political developments
• Produce and distribute regular media summaries
• Produce transcripts of political interviews
• Liaise with and support Political Press Advisers
• Assist with other Press Office tasks as required

Capabilities and skills required:

• Highly developed written and communication skills
• Strong IT skills and a knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent time management and the ability to prioritise
• The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• A commitment to the Conservative Party
• The ideal candidate will have some experience of working in a political environment

Capabilities desired by not essential:

• Experience of basic video editing

Please note that, due to the large number of applications that we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications. If you have not heard from us by Thursday 31st October 2019, please assume that, regrettably, your application has been unsuccessful this time.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and point on merit.

https://www.conservatives.com/work-for-us/media-monitoring-officer-august-2018