Media Team Intern (conference)

Job Title:             Media team intern (conference) 

Responsible to:   Head of Media 

Salary:                National Living Wage

Hours:                 10 hours per day, 5 working days (13-17 September)

Tenure:               The duration of Autumn conference 

Location:           Brighton

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Liberal Democrat Media team in the first conference since the party won a record number of MPs. 

This role is suited for someone looking to gain experience of a fast paced media environment in a political setting. The interns will work with the media team as they generate broadcast and print coverage during the party’s Autumn conference in Brighton. 

This role is for five working days only and is based in Brighton. On top of their regular pay, interns will be provided accommodation and meal expenses. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the media team with day-to-day tasks
   
• Help manage the media team email inbox and phone-line system to ensure prompt responses to journalists over a busy weekend 

• Monitor media coverage and daily news programmes
   
• Assist MP photo opportunities and media events
   
• Produce daily briefings for parliamentarians and the Leader’s Office

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply please send the below to recruitment@libdems.org.uk: 

1. A copy of your CV, including complete work history;

2. A covering letter, no more than 2 pages of A4 in length, indicating clearly how your experience and skills meet the criteria stated in the job, key responsibilities, and person specification (please put your name on the top of the letter); and

3. A completed Equality & Diversity Froms https://digitallibdems.typeform.com/to/uvRCaZ2K.

Please note:

• We will not be able to employ you if you are not eligible to work in the UK;

• Applicants are encouraged to inform us if any reasonable adjustments are needed to be made during any part of the recruitment process;

• Please give us two referees including one from your current employer - if you would prefer us not to contact them until a later stage of the process, please let us know;

The Liberal Democrats are equal opportunity employers and particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

The Liberal Democrats are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Time to Change Employer Pledge. We encourage applications from persons with experience of mental health and are committed to supporting our employees to fulfil their potential and perform at their best in work.