Night Duty Press Officer
An exciting opportunity had arisen to join the Press Office at Conservative Campaign Headquarters. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Night Duty Press Officer to join our dynamic team.
You will be responsible for:
- Monitoring broadcast, print, and online media for breaking news and political developments
- Producing and distributing detailed news summaries
- Recording and transcribing political interviews
- Engaging with media enquiries
- Liaising with and supporting Special Advisers and other CCHQ colleagues
- Assist with other Press Office tasks as required
Capabilities and skills required:
Essential:
- Excellent written and transcribing skills
- Solid organisational and oral communication skills
- Strong IT skills
- Excellent political judgement
- Ability to work independently out of normal working hours
- Adaptable to changing tasks as needed
- Willing to develop and take forward new initiatives
- A commitment to the Conservative Party
- A degree or equivalent
Desirable:
- Experience in a wider political role is desirable but not essential
Additional information: As a Night Duty Press Officer, your role involves working from 6pm until 2am Monday to Friday with occasional weekend working, on a fixed term contract.
What benefits do you get working at CCHQ?
Here at CCHQ, we value our colleagues and the work they do for us.
In return we offer a wide variety of benefits for our colleagues that you can utilise including;
- Generous 25-day annual leave, pro-rated for part time staff and all UK bank holidays off.
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working opportunities
- 3 days additional leave in the year if you marry or enter a civil partnership.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
- A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance.
- Professional/personal development
