Assistant Press Officer

Green Party; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Green Party is seeking an Assistant Press Officer to join a fast-paced team shaping the national conversation. The role supports media monitoring, press office administration and drafting communications materials, with a note that social media knowledge is a plus but this team focuses on traditional press work.

The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, has sharp political instincts and excellent writing skills, and is available to work flexibly in London with some home working.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media, journalism, politics or campaigning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor news coverage and compile media summaries.
• Draft press releases, quotes, Q&As and lines to take under supervision.
• Support media activity around campaigns, launches, visits and major Party events.
• Maintain media contact databases and press office systems; support spokespeople at appearances.

Skills

Media monitoring

Press office administration

Drafting communications

Political awareness

Excellent writing

Job description

Support the delivery of effective and timely media communications, assisting with media monitoring, press office administration and drafting communications materials.

Hours

Full Time

Location

Flexible / London

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

5th Oct 2026

About This Role

Now is one of the most exciting moments in the history of the Green Party. With record-breaking membership growth, rising public support with record polling growth, and on the back of record-breaking local elections and our historic win in Gorton and Denton, our media team is expanding to meet the scale of this moment. We’re looking for a driven, politically savvy Assistant Press Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to work flexibly as part of a small, dynamic team shaping the national conversation.

To support the delivery of effective and timely media communications that strengthen the profile of the Green Party and its elected representatives, the Assistant Press Officer will assist with media monitoring, press office administration, drafting communications materials and supporting media activity across the Party.

A knowledge of social media is an advantage, but note this is to work in the press team, not the social media team. If you have sharp political instincts, excellent writing skills, and a passion for climate and social justice and democracy, we’d love to hear from you.

Media Monitoring

Monitor news coverage and political developments, and compile media summaries and daily news briefings.

Drafting & Content

Draft press releases, quotes, Q&As and lines to take under the supervision of senior colleagues.

Campaigns & Events

Support media activity around campaigns, launches, visits, conferences and major Party events.

Press Office Support

Maintain media contact databases and press office systems, and support spokespeople at appearances.

The role is flexible, ideally London based and able to work from our Lambeth office with some home working. It reports to the Press Manager and works closely with the Communications Team. Some experience in communications, media, journalism, politics or campaigning is essential, and may have been gained through paid work, internships, volunteering or student media.

Full Job Description

Full responsibilities, person specification and how the role is assessed are in the document below.

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