Digital Communications – Green MPs (Hybrid, 4-Day Week)

Greens; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group is seeking two Digital Communications Officers to support the MSPs’ digital output across platforms. The roles include creating audio-visual content, graphics, and timely social posts as part of a busy communications team.

The positions involve occasional evening and weekend work, with a four-day working week in place. A strong background in digital asset creation and platform analytics is required.

Qualifications

• Solid background in digital asset creation.
• Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Knowledge of growing audiences on video channels (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook).
• Experience in journalism, PR, marketing or campaigning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver digital communications operations for the Green Parliamentary Group.
• Lead on creation and editing of high quality video content for multiplatform outputs.
• Produce engaging graphics and digital assets in line with weekly schedule and group strategy.
• Monitor and report on social media outputs and trends to inform content strategy.
• Develop creative engagement methods for social media accounts.
• Maintain and grow social media presence and mentor colleagues in best practices.
• Plan ahead with risk assessments and permissions across activities.
• Develop and maintain contacts across media, group and stakeholders.
• Support the wider communications team with media operations, website content, and regional strategies.

Skills

Digital asset creation

Video content editing

Social media management

Storyboarding

Analytics

Press/PR experience

Deadline driven

Flexibility

Tools

Photoshop/Illustrator

Lightroom

Premiere/After Effects

InDesign

Job description

The Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group is seeking two Digital Communications Officers to support the MSPs’ digital output across platforms. The roles include creating audio-visual content, graphics, and timely social posts as part of a busy communications team.

The positions involve occasional evening and weekend work, with a four-day working week in place. A strong background in digital asset creation and platform analytics is required.