Laura Mitchell MSP is looking for a Communications, Digital and Social Media Manager to join her constituency team in Elgin, Moray. This position would suit a creative, politically aware communications professional who understands local issues and knows how to turn complex stories into engaging content.
The Role
- Develop and deliver a communications strategy covering parliamentary and constituency work.
- Manage social media accounts and plan engaging content across relevant platforms.
- Produce videos, photographs, graphics and constituency newsletters.
- Write press releases, statements and responses to media enquiries.
- Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media organisations.
- Communicate parliamentary debates, committee work and policy developments in accessible language.
- Highlight local issues, community achievements and constituency campaigns.
- Monitor news and emerging political developments.
- Identify opportunities for media coverage and advise on communications responses.
- Track digital engagement and use performance data to improve content.
- Support engagement with community groups, businesses and local organisations.
- Work closely with Laura Mitchell MSP and her team to ensure communications are accurate, timely and relevant.
Working Pattern
- Full time position.
- 35 hours per week.
- Based at the constituency office in Elgin.
- Some flexibility will be required for parliamentary business, media opportunities and constituency events outside normal working hours.
What We Are Looking For
- Excellent writing, editing and communication skills.
- Experience managing social media accounts and producing digital content.
- Experience using Canva and other digital design tools.
- Strong understanding of Moray and its communities.
- Knowledge of the Scottish political and media landscape.
- Good editorial judgement and the ability to identify interesting stories.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Confidence working independently and taking initiative.
- Creative approach to communicating complex political and policy issues.
- Strong organisational skills and adaptability.
- Commitment to communicating effectively with constituents and building public trust.