Press officer

Seeking a Volunteer Press Officer to enhance our media presence, draft press releases, and build relationships.

About us

We are a pioneering non-profit organization founded in 2021 out of the desire to promote intentional kindness and foster positive racial identity development in children and young people. Our charity's sole purpose is to advocate for kindness. We are focused on inspiring, educating, and empowering children and young adults to be kind to themselves (mental health), to others, to the environment, and extend our kindness framework to Africa.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Volunteer Press Officer/PR Specialist who can dedicate 2-3 hours a week to help elevate our presence in the media landscape. This role is ideal for individuals looking to utilise their skills in PR and media relations for a good cause. This is a flexible, remote role that can be fitted around your other commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a targeted media contact list tailored to our focus areas.
• Draft and distribute one press release per month, highlighting our latest projects, events, or achievements.
• Engage with and respond to media inquiries as they arise, passing any requests to our communications team.
• Monitor media coverage related to our field and share relevant findings with our team.
• Provide recommendations for potential story ideas or public relations opportunities.
• Assist in cultivating long-term relationships with key media personnel and outlets.

• Experience in writing press releases
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to independently research and identify media outlets and contacts
• A keen interest in charities
• Organised, with an ability to prioritise time-sensitive assignments.

You will be joining our charity during an exciting point in our development and a period of real growth; your expert knowledge and experience will be critical to our success. You will have a key role in ensuring we can shout about the work that we do and grow our audience. You will be a part of our small, extremely friendly, passionate, and forward-thinking communications team, made up of volunteers like you.

Our charity facilitates children-led projects, provide content and educational resources that promote kindness and advocate for kindness by working with the government and Department of Education to incorporate it into the school curriculum. Our work extends to Africa, making a global impact within the educational sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make a real and lasting difference to young people.

By supporting joining us, you will be making a significant impact in the lives of children and young adults across the UK and Africa.

Please submit a brief note outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience, and any links to previous work.