Role Description
The primary duties of the role include:
Managing HQ Communications in support of Party membership
Acting as the main point of contact for the Party with the media and membership
Leading on Party messaging and media strategy
Other Duties
MANAGEMENT
Manage and plan the work of the Communication team in conjunction with HQ staff
Develop effective workplans for the Communication team to meet organisational goals in conjunction with HQ staff
Monitor the performance of the Communication team to meet quarterly targets in line with HQ strategic and operational goals
Train staff and elected officials to build capacity in media and communication skills across the Party
Provide regular updates on Communication team workflow and targets to Party leadership, representatives and membership, including monthly updates to the Executive Committee
PRESS & MEDIA
Act as main media point of contact including management of dedicated out of hours press phone
Develop and issue press releases and other relevant Party materials to the media and elected representatives
Develop, foster, and maintain positive and effective relationships with the membership and media
Work closely with Oireachtas and government staff to support party representatives and candidates’ messaging and to enhance their profiles at local and national levels
Support the preparation, development and review of briefs for candidates, representatives and spokespeople for media appearances
Manage HQ Party media monitoring
Provide guidance for Party members on communications including assisting in the organisation and presentation of press, social media, and other training
Liaise with and advise spokespersons and other Party personnel regarding news developments and contribute to Party responses to these
Develop and maintain a range of Press Office contacts, records, and files in support of Party communications
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
Develop communication plans for campaigns and provide strategic communication input for wider Party planning
Devise and implement media and communications plans for Party events and vehicles, including special and national conventions, campaigns, launches, election events and broadcasts, and membership events
Ensure strategic and equitable access to media resources across the Green Party membership
Build positive public awareness of Green Party goals and “wins”
Lead on crisis communications including the implementation of risk management plans
Work closely with the Electoral Task Force on voter research for membership growth and election readiness
DEVELOP CHANNELS
Develop off/online channels to maximize the impact of Party messaging
Seek out, implement and communicate emerging media trends on/offline to support Party growth and strategy
Collaborate with Party colleagues across the membership to develop and lead effective internal communication channels
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS
Oversee content creation for social media
Ensure effective management of online channels in line with best practice
Use data analytics to identify and communicate growth opportunities across channels to ensure value for money impact
OTHER DUTIES
Carry out other functions, duties or tasks that may be assigned by the General Secretary
Flexibility required for occasional weekend and evening cover
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
Team player who is passionate about Green Party mission and goals
Creative, flexible and results driven
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Irish
Strong understanding of the political landscape with existing relationships with press contacts
Successful experience with diverse inter/national stakeholder management including staff line management, elected representatives, membership organisations, and a range of journalists
Demonstrated leadership using communication analytics such as media monitoring, demographic segmentation, and trend identification to drive organisational growth
Expertise in ICT including social media platforms, web editors, digital media design software, online advertising platforms, and telecommunication apps
PREFERRED QUALITIES
Experience working for a political party, NGO or policy-oriented organisation
Understanding of the Irish political system, public policy and political communication; including knowledge of Irish elections and political parties.
Fluency in the Irish language
QUALIFICATIONS
A recognised communications/journalism qualification to NFQ level 8
AND/OR
Senior leadership experience in communications with minimum of 5 years experience working with/in print, broadcast and online media
Applicants should send their CVs in confidence with a one page cover letter and/or any queries to: jobs@greenparty.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday October 26 at 17:00 hours and interview dates will be communicated to eligible applicants on a rolling basis.