Public Relations (PR) Volunteer

What the role will look like:

• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and key media.
• Develop media contacts database using desk research and free tools.
• Develop media hooks and talking points. 
• Monitor coverage opportunities using your own/free PR tools and software.
• Monitor the fundraising industry to come up with fresh PR stories and identify trends.
• Assist with writing for all press releases that will be issued by the charity.
• Manage the approval process for all press releases.
• Maintain and update media lists and contact databases.
• Identify and secure speaker opportunities for our founder.
• Work closely with trustees to identify new opportunities and increase donations.
• Work on brand logos and key info that can be given to media.
• Help us to grow our social media presence and collaborate with the marketing team.
• Provide assistance with our online blogs.
• Maintain a calendar of opportunities by partnering with Communications and PR Lead.

Skills

Requirements:

• Experience in a PR role - you will have the ability to build relationships with the media and a full understanding of how journalists and the media operate.
• Excellent written English and the ability to write to media standard and convention.
• Self-motivated, proactive and reliable, using your initiative to make things happen.
• Passion for our vision at SEDSConnective.

Benefits

This is a crucial role in raising awareness, engaging the community & promoting our mission to support individuals with symptomatic hypermobility (EDS HSD), neurodivergent conditions (Autism, ADHD, Dyspraxia, Tourette's, Dyslexia,) & more. 

If you want to share your expertise and help us on our mission to support the neurodivergent community, please apply today.  

Practical Considerations

Hours: 3-7 hours per week.

You can carry out this voluntary work either in or out of office hours.

Location: This role is completely remote so you can work from wherever you wish!

When do I need to be available?

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