Taiwo Owatemi MP is looking for a Communications Officer to join her fast-paced office team.

Main Duties include:

• Managing, monitoring and updating a social media and online presence. Produce online graphics and video content, as well as publicising surgeries and news alerts etc.
• Respond to and follow up on social media queries and comments.
• Maintain the MP's website, ensuring all information is up to date.
• Establish and develop appropriate strategies to manage and maintain the MP's 'brand' across all platforms and proactively seek ways to promote the work of the MP.
• Develop relationships with national, regional, and local members of the media.
• Monitor media coverage, liaise with media, prepare press releases and content as required.
• Liaise with both the Westminster and constituency teams to ensure streamlined messaging.
• Attend meetings as required.
• There will be a requirement for frequent travel to the constituency. The role holder may need to work outside of normal working hours on occasion.

Skills required:

Essential:

• Good interpersonal skills, engaging with people and working alongside an established team.
• Previous experience of working in a Communications or PR role would be ideal.
• Knowledge and experience of managing a WordPress based website
• Knowledge and experience of producing and editing video content.
• Knowledge of software to produce high quality graphics.
• Self-starter, able to organise independently, and manage own workload.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Labour Party.

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of the Coventry North West constituency.
• A good grasp of current affairs and political developments.