Volunteer Press Liaison | Extinction Rebellion [XR] North | Extinction Rebellion UK

Extinction Rebellion; London; Remote; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Extinction Rebellion is seeking a Volunteer Press Liaison to enhance their media outreach efforts. The role involves developing press relationships, writing press releases, and supporting local groups in improving their media messaging. Ideal candidates will have a background in journalism or media, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be proactive in fostering relationships to maximize outreach for environmental actions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience within journalism or media & messaging.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive working relationships with press contacts across the North.
• Write press releases and support Local Groups.
• Nurture press contacts to enhance visibility.

Skills

Communicative

Reliable

Proactive

Highly organized

Networking

Job description

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XRUK North needs Press Liaison support. Help save the planet one press release at a time! If you'd like to help us to maximise our publicity for XR North, we'd love to hear from you!

What difference will you make?

You will Develop postive working relationships with our press contacts across the North. Write press releases. Have a commitment to share XR actions with the general public in a positive light. Support XR North Local Groups to develop their press release writing skills. Encourage and support XR North Local Groups to write press releases that attract new audiences and widen our reach.

What are we looking for?

Essential Communicative Reliable Proactive Comfortable working remotely across different IT platforms Liaising with groups across the North (online) Highly organised Networking A minimum of 3 years experience within the world of journalism or media & messaging Desired Willingness to undertake any necessary training

What will you be doing?

This is a key role within the XR North Comms team. The Press Liaison develops and nurtures press contacts in the North. No one knows what we're doing if we don't get the word out to the public! The role can be shared between two people, reducing the time commitment necessary. Buddying, training and support can be provided. Accessibility Considerations This is a remote role involving screen time and Zoom meetings. We will try to accommodate your needs as best as we can. Closed captions can be used.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

Job function

• Job function

  Writing/Editing and Public Relations

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