This is a fantastic opportunity to join the busy national press office at the Local Government Association. As a senior member of the team, you will help us generate proactive stories which set the news agenda and secure positive, high-profile, national news coverage for local government.

The LGA is in the national media every day on behalf of our members and the ideal candidate will have media relations or journalism experience. They will need excellent personal and influencing skills alongside a positive, proactive attitude.

Working in our Strategy and Policy Directorate, your main duties will include:

Generating positive, proactive news stories and rebutting negative news stories about local government;

Providing advice to elected members and senior staff, preparing briefings for high-profile media interviews;

Working on policy-driven campaigns which reflect the priorities of our member councils;

Supporting member councils by offering guidance, advice and help with communications and helping to carry out peer-reviews.