Job Details: Green Party: Communications Manager


Irish Future
Talbot Street
Dublin 1
irishfuture.ie
Green Party: Communications Manager


JOB DESCRIPTION: _COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER_

The Green Party is recruiting an experienced person to replace our HQ
Communications Manager. Working closely with senior leadership across
the Party, the Communications Manager will be responsible for leading
the HQ team?s implementation of the Green Party?s political
positioning, policies, and public communications across all layers of
the membership.

This senior management role requires a broad range of skills with
proven experience of matrix management. The person should be highly
flexible and adaptable to a demanding work environment, and able to
identify and lead key tasks in other areas where needed, including
internal systems, membership growth and election readiness.

TITLE: Communications Manager
RESPONSIBLE TO: General Secretary; Dotted line to Press Secretary
STATUS: Full time, fixed term
REMUNERATION: Negotiable
LOCATION: Working remotely until Covid-**Apply on the website**
restrictions are lifted with permanent base at Green Party Head Office
at **Apply on the website**/**Apply on the website** Suffolk St,
Dublin 2, and national travel on monthly basis.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The primary duties of the role include:

* Managing HQ Communications in support of Party membership
* Acting as the main point of contact for the Party with the media
and membership
* Leading on Party messaging and media strategy

OTHER DUTIES

_MANAGEMENT_

* Manage and plan the work of the Communication team in conjunction
with HQ staff
* Develop effective workplans for the Communication team to meet
organisational goals in conjunction with HQ staff
* Monitor the performance of the Communication team to meet
quarterly targets in line with HQ strategic and operational goals
* Train staff and elected officials to build capacity in media and
communication skills across the Party
* Provide regular updates on Communication team workflow and targets
to Party leadership, representatives and membership, including monthly
updates to the Executive Committee

_PRESS & MEDIA_

* Act as main media point of contact including management of
dedicated out of hours press phone
* Develop and issue press releases and other relevant Party
materials to the media and elected representatives
* Develop, foster, and maintain positive and effective relationships
with the membership and media
* Work closely with Oireachtas and government staff to support
elected representatives and election candidates messaging and enhance
their profiles at local and national levels
* Support the preparation, development and review of briefs for
candidates, representatives and spokespeople for media appearances
* Manage HQ Party media monitoring
* Provide guidance for Party members on communications including
assisting in the organisation and presentation of press, social media,
and other training
* Liaise with and advise spokespersons and other Party personnel
regarding news developments and contribute to Party responses to these
* Develop and maintain a range of Press Office contacts, records,
and files in support of Party communications

_STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS_

* Develop communication plans for campaigns and provide strategic
communication input for wider Party planning
* Devise and implement media and communications plans for Party
events and vehicles, including special and national conventions,
campaigns, launches, election events and broadcasts, and membership
events
* Ensure strategic and equitable access to media resources across
the Green Party membership
* Build positive public awareness of Green Party goals and
?wins?
* Lead on crisis communications including the implementation of risk
management plans
* Work closely with the Electoral Task Force on voter research for
membership growth and election readiness

_DEVELOP CHANNELS_

* Develop off/online channels to maximize the impact of Party
messaging
* Seek out, implement and communicate emerging media trends
on/offline to support Party growth and strategy
* Collaborate with Party colleagues across the membership to develop
and lead effective internal communication channels

_SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS_

* Oversee content creation for social media
* Ensure effective management of online channels in line with best
practice
* Use data analytics to identify and communicate growth
opportunities across channels to ensure value for money impact

_OTHER DUTIES_

* Carry out other functions, duties or tasks that may be assigned by
the General Secretary

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

* Team player who is passionate about Green Party mission and goals
* Creative, flexible and results driven
* Senior leadership experience in communications with minimum of 7
years experience working with/in print, broadcast and online media
* Recognised journalism/communications qualifications including NFQ
Level 8 preferred
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
and/or Irish
* Strong understanding of the political landscape with existing
relationships with press contacts
* Successful experience with diverse inter/national stakeholder
management including staff line management, elected representatives,
membership organisations, and a range of journalists
* Demonstrated leadership using communication analytics such as
media monitoring, demographic segmentation, and trend identification
to drive organisational growth
* Expertise in ICT including social media platforms, web editors,
digital media design software, online advertising platforms, and
telecommunication apps
* Experience working with a political party or non-profit
organisation preferred

TO APPLY:

Please submit applications to **Apply on the website**

Closing date is August **Apply on the website**st with first round of
interview dates in September.


We need : English (Good)

Type: Permanent
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Category: Others

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