Job Description

Contractual hours: 35
:
Salary: 29,421 - 35,017 per annum
Hours: 35 (Flexible working, with some weekend or evening working by prior agreement)
Location: Glasgow
Responsibilities

• Producing materials for new and traditional forms of media that effectively convey my aims to the general public and media.

• Maintaining and growing social media presence.

• Creating and editing high-quality video content for multiplatform communications.

• Creating original content on social media including but not limited to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

• Drafting and posting social media content to update constituents on my parliamentary activities.

• Producing high quality press briefings, speeches and written materials.

• Producing engaging graphics and digital assets for publishing in line with the MSPs weekly communications schedule.

• Following traditional and new media outlets to capture relevant developments as they happen.

• Maintaining information systems to support communications

• Corresponding with constituents and local campaign groups.

• Keeping up to date with current media developments.

• Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.

• Reviewing social media trends and briefing me in issues of relevance to my parliamentary role

Requirements
Essential

• Have an interest in politics with the confidence to represent someone in a media-related capacity.

• Be capable in monitoring media developments and sourcing information from a range of channels.

• Have the ability to foster good working relationships with confidence to understand how the media world operates.

• Experience in using social media apps to create and publish original content.

• Experience in using social media scheduling apps.

Desirable

• Experience in video and / or digital content creation in a formal or paid role.

• Experience managing social media accounts in a formal or paid role.

• An original approach to content creation mindful of working environment and expectations.

• Knowledge of creating graphics and other templates using platforms such as Adobe, Canva or similar.

How to Apply:
Please email your CV and a supporting statement to Paul Sweeney MSP at: .
Your supporting statement should outline how you meet the requirements detailed above for this role. Applications that do not include a supporting statement may not be considered. Be sure to include "Digital Communications Assistant - Job Application" in the subject line of your email.
Closing Date: 10 November 2025 at 11:59pm.

Skills Required