MAIN DUTIES
Press and Media:
Working closely with the Communications Manager to act as a key point of contact for the media.
Develop and issue press releases and other relevant Party materials to the media, in conjunction with the parliamentary party, elected representatives, Party spokespersons and other relevant personnel.
Develop, foster and maintain positive and effective relationships with the media.
Work closely with elected representatives to promote their messages and enhance their profiles at local and national levels.
Work closely with Leinster House staff to ensure briefs for representatives are prepared and reviewed and consistent with Party policy in in advance of media appearances.
Monitor coverage of the Party in the media and prepare internal media reports, as requested.
Provide guidance where needed for Party members on interacting with the press, including assisting in the organisation and presentation of media training.
Liaise with and advise, where appropriate, spokespersons and other Party personnel regarding news developments, and contribute to Party responses to these.
Maintain and update Press Office contacts, records and files.
Ensure access to media resources is strategically spread across Green Party representatives.
Contribute to increasing positive public awareness of the Party by flagging potential communications or political issues that may arise from within or outside the Party.

Communications

Work closely with the Green Party communications team to deliver the Green Party’s message, and that of Green Party representatives, through online media.
Assist with social media, including content creation and delivery.
Assist with photography and video coverage of press events.
Copywriting for internal party communications as well as external channels such as online, social media and press statements.
Monitoring and moderation of party communications fora where needed.
Engage and assist with communication strategy development and messaging.
Maintain Party website content.
Other duties as required.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential qualities:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with scrupulous attention to detail and experience of copywriting for online and/or print.
Experience working in a press officer/senior communications role, and/or
Experience working with or in print, broadcast or online media, with an excellent understanding of the current media landscape.
Experience in relationship management, especially with journalists.
Experience in communications analysis, including media monitoring, identification of trends, demographic and audience segmentation.
A proven ability to work well with many stakeholders in a diverse organisation.

Desired qualities:
Experience working for a political party, NGO or policy-oriented organisation.
A demonstrable understanding of the Irish political system; including knowledge of Irish elections and political parties.
An interest in the fundamental principles of the Green Party. (Green Party membership not required).
Experience with Web publishing CMS WordPress.
Experience across all key social media platforms.
Some fluency in visual communications and familiarity with digital media design software such as Adobe Creative Suite.
Understanding of online advertising platforms e.g. Google Ads, Facebook Ads.

Qualifications
A recognised journalism/communications qualification to NFQ level 7. OR
At least two years’ experience in a similar or complementary environment.

Apply to info@greenparty.ie with closing date of May 14
and interviews to be held May 15 and 18