Communications Officer - PR

London LGBT Community Pride CIC; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community as a Communications Officer with Pride in London, where your creativity and passion for storytelling can shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to elevate the visibility of the LGBTQ+ community through engaging media relations and promotional activities. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, contributing to an event that impacts over a million attendees annually. Embrace the chance to network, make meaningful connections, and be part of a movement advocating for equality and inclusion. Your voice can make a difference in promoting diversity and celebrating Pride!

Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Sense of Volunteer Purpose

Fun and Enjoyment

Contribution to Social Change

Qualifications

• Experience in securing media coverage across multiple platforms.
• Strong writing skills tailored for diverse publications.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive press coverage and build media contacts.
• Craft responses to media inquiries and support on-site media relations.

Skills

Media Relations

Storytelling

Public Relations

Communication Skills

Networking

Education

Degree in Communications or related field

Job description

Your Pride In London

Year after year, London's Pride celebrations bring people together in amazing ways. The connections and community we build lay the groundwork for a brighter, more inclusive future. Now's your opportunity to play a meaningful part as a Pride in London volunteer.

Pride in London is embracing a renewed sense of purpose that resonates with everyone. We stand as a beacon to highlight ongoing challenges within the LGBTQ+ community, even amidst progress. Our roots intertwine the protest origins of Pride with the spirit of celebration. Our guiding values – Visibility, Unity, and Equality – drive every step we take.

Our incredible team is a blend of passionate staff and volunteers who champion diversity, inclusivity, and understanding. We hail from diverse walks of life, forming a vibrant community of change-makers. Our ultimate goal? To amplify awareness of LGBTQ+ matters and advocate for the rights that ensure equal lives for all.

With a diverse and dedicated year-round team of around 150 volunteers, we orchestrate Pride in London, the incredible event that unites us all. Your unique voice can contribute to the symphony!

Pride in London stands committed to truly representing every facet of our community. We celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our focus is on enriching the diversity of our volunteers, ensuring that Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled, Trans, and all communities are vividly reflected within our teams.

Application Closing: 16/05/25

Interview Week Date: 19/05/25 or sooner if possible

Please note that we reserve the right to close roles before the advertised closing date, should we receive too many applicants. Early applications are advised.

Your Role

We are seeking a proactive, creative Communications Officer - PR to join our media-facing team. Ahead of Parade day, you will elevate Pride's external presence across channels by responding to media inquiries, promoting events and leveraging news opportunities. On Parade day, you will support the Communications team with on-site media relations and logistical support. This role requires a well-organized, enthusiastic storyteller passionate about spotlighting London's vibrant LGBTQ+ community, with a commitment of 4-6 hours per week.

Your Responsibilities

• Work closely with the wider Pride team to promote positive press coverage
• Build media contacts and pitch engaging Pride in London stories
• Craft quick, publication-ready responses to media requests
• Develop creative promotions to spotlight Pride in London happenings
• Support Pride in London communications team and wider team with media accreditation
• Align with social media and marketing teams on messaging
• Promote Pride in diverse media outlets and new markets
• Work with sponsors/partners to co-promote relevant campaigns

What you'll bring to Pride in London

• Experience securing coverage across print, online, TV, and radio media
• Passionate communicator experienced working with diverse media outlets
• Strong writer able to craft and tailor stories for specific publications
• Thrives in quick-paced high-profile environments
• Resourceful self-starter driven to raise Pride's profile
• Organized multi-tasker able to juggle multiple projects
• Team player motivated to creatively spotlight LGBTQ+ community

What you’ll get joining Pride in London

• A Chance to Build New Connections: Pride in London is made up of a diverse collection of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and activists.
• Sense of Volunteer Purpose and Contribution: Volunteering with Pride in London allows you to be part of an important annual event impacting over a million attendees, many experiencing Pride or London for the first time.
• Networking Opportunities: Volunteers often work alongside key figures and groups within the LGBTQ+ community and interact with volunteers from diverse backgrounds.
• Fun and Enjoyment: Volunteering at Pride offers a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere, with opportunities to participate in Pride Event Day and other events throughout the year.
• Contribution to Social Change: Your volunteering actively supports the ongoing fight for equality and visibility for LGBTQ+ people, helping to foster an inclusive society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our volunteer team is a reflection of the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, especially women, people of colour, and trans and non-binary individuals, to ensure our event is inclusive and representative of all.