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 opportunitiesWorking 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.