Marketing and Communications Media Assistant Volunteer

Location: US - CT - Westport Home Office

Division: Marketing and Communications

Summary

Come join a fun and dynamic team of communications professionals, and make a positive impact in the lives of children in need. Help us build relationships with media, bloggers and social network participants, learn strategies for reaching diverse audiences through traditional and new media, and be a part of a fun, deadline-driven  creative team.
 

Responsibilities

• Compile and distribute daily email of traditional and online media coverage and blog postings
• Track issues related to Save the Children in online media, and compile daily email
• Track, capture and distribute video coverage
• Produce quarterly and special campaign media reports 
• Research and update media contacts and media distribution lists in media database
• Distribute news releases and alerts through media database
• Assist in posting news releases and photos/captions to the web media center by entering information into online form
• Help with pitching story ideas to the media and to bloggers
• Assist in drafting communication such as media advisories, press releases, blogs, articles and photo captions.
• Assist with research and communications for special projects and campaigns
• Provide assistance in following up/fulfilling requests for information
• Scan in/capture and distribute print and online news stories
• Maintain online media library of press materials, media coverage and electronic files
• Participate in team meetings, “brown bag” discussions and webinars, and take notes for department
• Perform other duties, as assigned

 

Requirements

• Applicants must be a recent college graduate, preferably studying public relations, journalism, English or communications, with solid written and oral communications skills.  Applicants must be attentive to detail, analytical, organized, and be able to manage multiple tasks on deadline. 
• Experience working with databases and other computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite products, media database software, desired.
• Possess strong written skills, solid interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Please attach resume,  cover letter and writing sample  to your application  
• To receive full consideration, applications must be received by March 31st 2013

Classification

Unpaid       Part-time:  28-35 hours/week      Dates:  June 1, 2013 to December  2013      

Save the Children does NOT provide housing or transportation

 

Save the Children Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.

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