Attack and Rebuttal Media Officer

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Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Other
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SKILLS

Concise writing Political judgement Briefing notes Rebuttal Tight deadlines Media relations Policy analysis Opposition research

FULL DESCRIPTION

Attack and Rebuttal Media Officer

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are hiring an Attack and Rebuttal Media Officer for a 6-week temporary role during the General Election short campaign. The role involves rebutting political opponents' claims, identifying holding opportunities, and producing high-quality briefing notes for MPs and spokespeople. Requires concise writing, political judgement, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Home-based position.

Job Details

  • Purpose: You will ensure prompt and effective rebuttal of claims made by political opponents in the media. You will identify opportunities for holding the Conservative government to account, with a focus on the party’s target seats. You will produce high quality briefing notes for use by MPs and other spokespeople during interviews.
  • Skills: You must be able to write concise briefing notes on complex policy areas easily. You will have excellent political judgement and the ability to work to very tight deadlines, often at short notice.
  • When: We are expanding our team for the full 6 weeks of the General Election short campaign.
  • Categories: Paid roles and volunteer roles. Home based role. Media Team.

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