Public Relations Coordinator

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A Free Bird is a 501(C)(3)non-profit organization based in New York City. Our focus is to provide children, ages 4-18 who are patients or survivors of juvenile cancer, the opportunity to explore their artistic passions and give them the strength to fight their disease. We believe that artistic expression is critical for healing! A Free Bird supports children affected by cancer in their exploration of art, music, acting, poetry, writing, singing and any other artistic passion they may have.

We are seeking a Volunteer Public Relations Coordinator who can commit 10-15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months(150 hours).

Responsibilities:

• Working with a small team, conceptualize and implement traditional and social media strategies and campaigns aimed at generating coverage of AFB's programs, key advocacy issues, and marketing and celebrity-driven campaigns.
• Produce blogs and other content for external publication. Edit commentaries produced by other AFB staff.
• Coach and supervise PR Intern Assistants.
• Expand and nurture AFB's mainstream and social media network.
• Build and manage our Twitter-sphere.
• Help manage the AFB's media database, build lists and track media coverage.

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to produce polished and compelling copy on tight deadlines
• Creativity in tapping and cultivating mainstream media and social networking communities
• Keen insight into the news business and understanding of what makes journalists tick
• Proven ability to identify and market good story ideas
• Prefer candidate with local or hyperlocal media relationships
• A positive, energetic and proactive multi-tasker who can work independently or very collaboratively, as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively, efficiently, diplomatically and calmly in a high-pressure environment on issues that are often complex and politically sensitive
• Strong listener, with a high degree of professionalism and flexibility, including the ability to prioritize and effectively manage assignments in a timely fashion

Due to the recent outbreak of COVID-19 and its severity, this will be a remote work from home position. The organization has committed to our interns/volunteers’ health and we will adapt to the new working environment accordingly. A Free Bird is building our services even in this difficult time of the coronavirus to provide the best services to the children and are looking for self-motivated and hardworking individuals. Proper at-home working capabilities include Laptop, SmartPhone, and connection to WiFi/internet. Must be available to have a phone/video conversation at least once per week.