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Written Storyteller: Help write stories about the Red Cross in Southwestern PA!

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ORGANIZATION: The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania

Summary

This position supports the Regional Communications department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Red Cross Bloggers and Feature Writers are a part of a creative content volunteer team that creates professionally written content for news releases, media alerts, and regional platforms including blogs, social media feeds, websites, and other outlets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow the Communications calendar to research, perform interviews, write and post blog stories within deadlines. Blog posts are typically 300-500 words and must be cleared by regional communications staff.
  • Write human interest stories that highlight the work of volunteers, leaders, donors, disaster victims, etc. Feature stories are typically 500-1,000 words and may require telephone interviews or face-to-face interviews.
  • Develop other written materials such as press releases, presentations, editorials, messaging, speeches, and newsletters. Bank "evergreen" stories for use later.

During Disasters

  • Work with Communications team to identify stories, conduct interviews, write, and post daily; focus on client stories and service delivery.
  • Interview clients, partners, and Red Cross workers. Share story ideas with media relations and social engagement teams.
  • May be asked to shoot photos with your smart phone if a photographer isn't available. Secure signed information release forms.

Time Commitment

1-5 hours

Qualifications

  • Reliable access to resources needed to volunteer 100% virtually
  • Strong writing, editing, research and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be familiar with basic computer operations and have the ability to upload content to the blog or by email remotely.
  • Authentic, creative, funny, and engaging storyteller.

Training

  • Orientation to American Red Cross
  • Public Affairs Essentials (Online)
  • Introduction to Red Cross Communications
  • Fundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs, National Response (Webinar)
  • Social Media Basics (Recommended)

Development Opportunities

  • Obtain Red Cross training and networking opportunities
  • Hands-on experience with a professional non-profit organization and staff
  • Opportunity to see work used in community awareness, promotional campaigns, and disaster communications

Resumen

Este puesto apoya al departamento Regional de Comunicaciones. Esta es una oportunidad 100% virtual (voluntariado desde casa). Los blogueros y escritores de artículos de la Cruz Roja son parte de un equipo de voluntarios de contenido creativo que crea contenido escrito profesionalmente para comunicados de prensa, alertas de medios y plataformas regionales, incluidos blogs, redes sociales, sitios web y otros medios.

Responsabilidades

  • Seguir el calendario de Comunicaciones para investigar, realizar entrevistas, redactar y publicar artículos en el blog dentro de los plazos establecidos. Las publicaciones de blog suelen tener entre 300 y 500 palabras y deben ser aprobadas por el personal de comunicaciones regionales.
  • Escribir historias de interés humano que destaquen el trabajo de voluntarios, líderes, donantes, víctimas de desastres, etc. Las historias suelen tener entre 500 y 1,000 palabras y pueden requerir entrevistas telefónicas o entrevistas cara a cara.
  • Elaborar otros materiales escritos, como comunicados de prensa, presentaciones, contenido editorial, mensajes, discursos y boletines informativos. Guarde historias "siempre relevantes" para utilizarlas más adelante.

Durante los desastres

  • Trabajar con el equipo de Comunicación para identificar historias, realizar entrevistas, redactar y publicar diariamente; centrarse en las historias de los clientes y la prestación de servicios.
  • Entrevistar a clientes, socios y trabajadores de la Cruz Roja. Compartir ideas para artículos con los equipos de relaciones con los medios y participación social.
  • Es posible que se le pida que tome fotos con su teléfono inteligente si no hay un fotógrafo disponible. Conseguir formularios de divulgación de información firmados.

Compromiso de tiempo

1-5 horas

Calificacions

  • Acceso fiable a los recursos necesarios para realizar un voluntariado 100% virtual
  • Fuertes habilidades de redacción, edición, investigación e interpersonales.
  • Debe estar familiarizado con las operaciones básicas de la computadora y tener la capacidad de cargar contenido en el blog o por correo electrónico de forma remota.
  • Narrador auténtico, creativo, divertido e interesante.

Formación

  • Orientación sobre la Cruz Roja Americana
  • Fundamentos de Asuntos Públicos (en línea)
  • Introducción a las comunicaciones de la Cruz Roja
  • Fundamentos de Relaciones Públicas en Casos de Desastre, Respuesta Nacional (Seminario web)
  • Conceptos básicos de redes sociales (recomendado)

Oportunidades de Desarrollo

  • btener formación de la Cruz Roja y oportunidades de establecer contactos
  • Experiencia práctica con una organización profesional sin ánimo de lucro y su personal
  • Oportunidad de ver el trabajo utilizado en la concientización de la comunidad, campañas promocionales y comunicaciones sobre desastres

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About The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania

Location:

2201 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​

Description

The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that...

...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Disaster Relief
Media & Broadcasting
Community, Disaster Relief, Media & Broadcasting

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2801 Liberty Ave.Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(40.456745,-79.97478)
 

SKILLS

  • Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
  • Public Relations
  • Technical Writing
  • Social Media / Blogging
  • Spanish
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 16
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 year

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