Constituency Communications & Social Media Lead

McDonald's Inverness High Street; Elgin; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Laura Mitchell MSP is seeking a Communications, Digital and Social Media Manager for her constituency team in Elgin, Moray. The role focuses on turning complex stories into engaging content and managing proactive communications for parliamentary and local issues.

The successful candidate will develop a strategy, manage social channels, produce multimedia content, and build relationships with journalists. This is a full-time position based at the Elgin constituency office with occasional

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Writing

Social media management

Content production

Canva

Editorial judgement

Community engagement

Organisation

Job description

Laura Mitchell MSP is seeking a Communications, Digital and Social Media Manager for her constituency team in Elgin, Moray. The role focuses on turning complex stories into engaging content and managing proactive communications for parliamentary and local issues.

The successful candidate will develop a strategy, manage social channels, produce multimedia content, and build relationships with journalists. This is a full-time position based at the Elgin constituency office with occasional