Communications Officer - PR

Pride in London; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a leading LGBTQ+ organization in London as a Communications Officer - PR. You'll elevate Pride's presence through media engagement, support logistics on Parade day, and help spotlight the LGBTQ+ community. This role requires creativity, organization, and a passion for impactful storytelling, with a commitment of 4-6 hours per week.

Benefits

Networking opportunities

Contribution to social change

Vibrant atmosphere on Pride Day

Qualifications

• Experience securing coverage across print, online, TV, and radio media.
• Strong writer able to craft and tailor stories for specific publications.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive press coverage and build media contacts.
• Craft publication-ready responses to media requests.
• Support on-site media relations during Parade day.

Skills

Communication

Storytelling

Media Relations

Job description

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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.

About Pride in London

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, while 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. It requires a minimum commitment of 4 - 6 hours per week.

Your Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the wider Pride team to promote positive press coverage
2. Build media contacts and pitch engaging Pride in London stories
3. Craft quick, publication-ready responses to media requests
4. Develop creative promotions to spotlight Pride in London happenings
5. Support Pride in London communications team and wider team with media accreditation
6. Align with social media and marketing teams on messaging
7. Promote Pride in diverse media outlets and new markets
8. 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 with a diverse community of individuals, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and activists.
• A sense of purpose and contribution by being part of an impactful annual event attended by over a million people. Many attendees may experience Pride or visit London for the first time.
• Networking opportunities with key figures and groups within the LGBTQ+ community and volunteers from various backgrounds.
• Fun and enjoyment in a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere, with opportunities to volunteer on Pride Day and throughout the year.
• Contribution to social change by actively supporting equality and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community, helping to foster a more inclusive society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our volunteer team is diverse and inspiring, generating ideas, sponsorship, operational plans, capturing moments, and making Pride in London a fantastic place to volunteer and work. We actively seek applications from diverse backgrounds, especially women, people of colour, and those from trans and non-binary communities, to reflect the diversity within our communities and ensure an inclusive event.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Non-profit organizations