Labour Party Job Description Job Title: Welsh Labour Communications Officer Responsible to: The Welsh Labour Communications Officer will report to the Head of Communications and to the Welsh Labour General Secretary. Location: Home working and the Welsh Labour office in Cardiff. The post holder will be expected to travel across Wales to support media activities. Key Purpose: Supporting and delivering key elements of the Welsh Labour media strategy; promoting the work of the Welsh Labour Government and the work of the UK Official Opposition in Wales. Specific Responsibilities: Implement the Welsh Labour communications strategy in consultation with the Head of Communications, the General Secretary and Welsh Government Advisers. Pitch interviews, opinion pieces and media opportunities for Welsh Labour Ministers and members of Labour’s Shadow Cabinet and others in the media. Manage media bids in consultation with the Head of Communications. Work with Members of the Senedd, Members of Parliament, Police & Crime Commissioners, councillors and candidates to promote Welsh Labour’s message across Wales. Brief journalists and setting up press events to promote the policies of the Welsh Labour Government, the UK Labour party and the party in local government. Write engaging content for the press releases, articles and opinion pieces. Coordinating with the Welsh Labour digital team, advising and supporting the development of content. Working with other members of the Welsh Labour team to maximise positive press and social media coverage of high profile visits. Support officers of Constituency Labour Parties with press requests and messaging. Provide media training to key constituency Labour Parties and Labour Councils. Provide advice and briefing to Welsh Labour Ministers, Shadow Cabinet and other politicians in their role as the Official Opposition, on media issues as requested. Be part of the Welsh Labour press weekend duty rota. Writing copy for articles, press releases, printed materials, emails, social media and the Welsh Labour website To carry out any other reasonable task as directed by the Head of Communications and the Welsh Labour General Secretary. Labour Party Person Specification Knowledge An understanding of how to manage media opportunities and relationships. A good knowledge of Welsh media and how wider UK media relates to issues affecting Wales. Knowledge of Labour Party policies and work of the Welsh Labour Government. Good understanding of the Welsh Labour Cabinet, UK Labour frontbench and other elected representatives. Experience Experience of planning and delivering press and media activities. Relevant experience as a communications officer, press officer, journalist or similar. Experience of dealing with politicians or stakeholders at a senior level. Experience of responding effectively to challenges and unforeseen events. Experience of writing good copy Skills / Abilities Excellent writing skills Excellent organisational skills. Ability to communicate with confidence to key stakeholders Ability to build working relationships with media. Ability to provide media training as necessary. The ability to work as part of a team. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable. A driver’s licence would be desirable. .