Media Relations Volunteer

Red Cross Media Relations volunteers serve as spokespeople, storytellers and facilitators for T.V., radio, online, print & social media.

• Serve on-call in shifts to share information with Red Cross leadership on small-to-large incidents.
• Represent Red Cross as media spokesperson for local news outlets in person and/or over the phone.
• Work with Red Cross leaders and communications to write and pitch stories /information to local media.
• Showcase Red Cross services, events and programs at events, training, interviews, etc.
• Write and distribute media advisories and news releases.
• Deploy to disaster scenes to perform on-site media relations if needed, including on-camera interviews.
• Gather client stories, at times working with other communications staff, photographers, etc.
• Connect people on national deployments with the media for interview opportunities
• Working with communications staff, protect the local reputation of the Red Cross by quickly identifying and addressing potential negative stories/questions.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled Public Affairs meetings (in person or via phone calls)

Qualifications:

• Education or professional background in Journalism, Media Relations, Public relations, Communications or similar experience.
• Preferred background in Red Cross disaster response.
• Fluency with Spanish strongly preferred.