British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is looking for a spokesperson with broadcasting experience — and a thick skin — to become the government's face at televised media briefings. The government placed a job ad Wednesday on the governing Conservative Party's website seeking applicants with news judgment, the ability to remain calm under pressure and "excellent risk management and crisis communications skills." The job advertisement says the position is "a unique opportunity to communicate with the nation on behalf of the prime minister," with the chance to "influence and shape public opinion." The spokesperson is likely to become a lightning rod for criticism of the government at a time of multiple crises. Viewers around the world are used to seeing televised White House briefings by the U.S. president's press secretary, although the briefings have become sporadic under the Trump administration.

Source: CBC News July 29, 2020 16:07 UTC