Volunteer Media & Messaging Coordinator (XR North Region) | Extinction Rebellion UK

Rebellion; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading climate action network as a Volunteer Media & Messaging Coordinator. This remote role allows you to leverage your communications expertise to support climate awareness efforts in Northern England. You will oversee PR and social media strategies, mentor volunteers, and ensure consistent messaging across platforms. If you're passionate about making a difference and have strong organizational skills, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in communications, PR, or social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regional communications strategy across PR and social media.
• Serve as a contact for media inquiries and campaign communications.
• Mentor local media volunteers.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Project Management

Job description

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Use your professional communications skills to help coordinate social media, PR, and messaging strategy for a regional non-profit climate action network. This remote, flexible role offers the opportunity to work with a supportive volunteer team.

What difference will you make?

Your expertise will directly support climate and ecological awareness efforts across Northern England. By helping us reach new audiences and improve communications strategy, you’ll empower local communities and amplify positive change.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in copywriting, journalism, public relations, social media marketing, volunteer management, or team coordination
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects remotely
• Experience working with remote teams and using digital collaboration tools
• A strategic thinker capable of balancing daily operations with long-term messaging goals

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring or coaching junior team members or volunteers
• Understanding of grassroots or movement-based communications
• Willingness to undertake free online training where relevant

What will you be doing?

Role Description:

We are seeking experienced communications professionals to co-lead media and messaging across XR North, a grassroots, volunteer-led regional network focused on climate awareness and community action. As Media & Messaging Coordinator, you'll play a strategic role in managing our regional communication efforts, shaping messaging across multiple platforms, supporting local teams, and ensuring consistency and professionalism in our engagement efforts. This role offers a chance to apply your expertise in a mission-driven, non-profit environment while mentoring volunteers and amplifying vital community action.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate regional communications strategy across PR, social media, and internal messaging
• Serve as a central point of contact for media inquiries, messaging requests, and campaign communications
• Support, guide, and mentor local media volunteers across the North
• Collaborate with social media editors and press liaisons to ensure consistent tone, scheduling, and campaign effectiveness
• Review and approve key content to maintain professional standards across platforms (X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
• Monitor and manage an internal media inbox, ensuring timely responses
• Liaise with newsletter and website editors to ensure alignment across all channels
• Help recruit skilled communications volunteers as needed

Accessibility:

This role is remote and involves screen time. Zoom closed captions can be enabled. We are happy to discuss how we can support any access needs.

For more context, see the XR North Mandate here and the XR North Comms Mandate here.