Salry: Please note that recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the range)

Working hours: 37 hours (Full-time)

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

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 the need to reflect the views of the AM in a manner which reflects equal opportunity and is not inflammatory, insensitive, libelous, slanderous or defamatory

Essential Qualifications

· Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or;
· Formal Qualification eg NVQ level 3 or 4 or equivalent in media or communications.

Essential Skills and Behaviours

· Understanding of the media law
· Evidence of working as part of a team and where appropriate managing staff
· 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 of the AM

You are advised to read the full Job and Person Specification before applying for this post