Orbit Communications, one of Scotland’s leading PR, public affairs, digital, and design agencies, is actively seeking a Media and Parliamentary Monitor to join our dynamic team on a part-time, contractor basis.

This role is ideal for an individual eager to launch or expand their career in Public Relations or Public Affairs.

Key Responsibilities

The role will involve daily media and parliamentary monitoring, including:

• The national Scottish and UK press for stories of interest to clients and the wider team
• Morning/Lunchtime/Evening radio and TV news reporting, including topical programmes
• Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament monitoring, including committees, parliamentary motions, written questions, answers, government statistics, publications and consultations
• Hyperlocal social media/press monitoring of locations where we operate across Scotland and the UK, including local newspapers, local journalism, community groups, and regional TV and radio
• Flagging in real-time alerts of interest to the wider team
• Weekly media report writing summarising items of interest for clients

Desired skills:

• Understanding of the Scottish Parliament/Westminster
• Interest and enthusiasm for Scottish politics
• Eagerness to learn
• Interest in policy and
• Confident writer
• Accustomed to multiple deadlines and fast-paced information flow
• Experience with Microsoft Office

What we offer:

Possibility for a full-time role contingent on performance/vacancy

Working:  Remote; option to join the team in the office Monday-Wednesday if preferred.
Job Type: Part-time contract; indicative hours 2-3 hours per day, per weekday, including a weekend media monitor
Salary:  Negotiable