Public Affairs ( Fairbanks) - Virtual

Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by coordinating publicity information about services and programs offered to the public.

• Willingness to support the American Red Cross mission
• Represent the Red Cross in a professional manner
• Respond to assigned media requests with accurate information
• Draft news releases and other written public relations documents such as talking points and client stories
• Update media contact lists as needed
• Act as a Red Cross media spokesperson, as directed by chapter
• Support and the development of promotional items (such as newsletters, PowerPoint presentations, etc), along with content for chapter website

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Experience working with media preferred
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to write press releases and other promotional materials
• Basic social media knowledge
• Familiarity with basic photography and videography techniques, video editing skills are helpful
• Effective organizational and priortization skills
• Availability during days and nights