ALERT !! Media Relations Volunteer NEEDED!- (In Person/ Virtual)Spanish Bilingual SUPERHERO Needed!!
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Purpose: This position supports the Regional Communications and Public Affairs department. Red Cross Media Relations volunteers are part of a professional volunteer team that develops and delivers the Red Cross story behind-the-scenes, on-camera, in-person and online through media channels, websites, social media feeds and other content platformsKey Responsibilities:Must reside in riverside countyBe on call during shifts to vet and assess media inquires, share information on smaller incidents, and notify leadership of need to scale up response.Serve as media spokesperson for local news outlets in person, over the phone or through Skype interviews.Work with chapter and regional leadership to write and pitch local stories to local media.Showcase Red Cross services and programs through earned media outreach at events, training, interviews, etc.Write and distribute media advisories and press releases.Maintain list of subject matter experts to speak with media.Maintain media log of queries, interviews and news stories.Create and maintain media lists.Protect the reputation of the Red Cross by identifying and assessing potential for harm to Red Cross brand, misinformation or information gaps. Work with communications management to develop a strategic approachQualifications:Media relations education and/or experienceBackground in Red Cross response (training provided), branding & messagingSubmission of a portfolio of news releases, video clips of on-camera work or equivalent work samplesWillingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policiesTraining:Orientation to the American Red CrossPublic Affairs Essentials (Online)Introduction to Red Cross CommunicationsFundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs, National Response (Webinar) (Recommended)Social Media Basics (Re
About American Red Cross - Riverside & Coachella Valley
Each day, thousands of people - people just like you - provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
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