Chris Heaton-Harris and Roger Helmer, Conservative MEPs for the East Midlands, are looking for a Regional Press Officer. The job will be based in Northamptonshire, and will involve some local and regional travel.This will be an excellent opportunity for someone to begin their career in politics or the media. The job would suit a person with a Eurosceptic outlook.Interviews will be held in either London, the East Midlands or Brussels.
Salary: £18-20k plus expenses.
Main duties:
* Monitoring local newspaper, television and radio outlets across the East Midlands region
* Drafting press releases, summaries and letters for MEPs
* Arranging and managing interviews and relationships with local media
* Using initiative to identify and develop media opportunities
Person specification:
* Ability to work independently and use own initiative
* Excellent writing skills and attention to detail
* Must have own transport
* Support of Conservative Party principles desirable
Send CV and mugshot to admin@westnorthantsconservatives.com
Check us out at www.rogerhelmer.com and www.heatonharris.com
