Sinn Fein (Elected Representative)
Location
Belfast | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
This list of duties is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. The employee is required to be flexible and to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be assigned.
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Responsibilities
- Aid the MLA in drafting speeches, preparing responses to lobbies and making submissions to consultations.
- Draft press statements for the MLA.
- Ongoing political analysis, monitor media coverage and news developments.
- You will be required to attend meetings and contribute political advice to the MLA.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Degree (or equivalent qualification) and 5 years' experience in a Press / Speechwriting role or at least 8 years' relevant experience in a similar role.
- Ability to work consistently and under pressure, independently and as part of a team, meeting deadlines.
- Awareness of current affairs, cultures, and politics.
- Ability to grasp varied and complex issues, react swiftly to changing circumstances, manage information and communicate effectively.
- Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of Sinn Féin party policies and politics.
- Competent in IT with excellent word processing skills.
Desirable Skills
- A working knowledge of Gaeilge
Further Information
The employer for this position is Aisling Reilly MLA.
Job tags
Salary
£13.34 per hour
