ALERT !! Media Relations Volunteer NEEDED!- (In Person/ Virtual) Spanish Bilingual SUPERHERO Needed!
ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - San Bernardino HIGH DESERT County Chapter
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Purpose: This position supports the Regional Communications and Public Affairs department. Red Cross Media Relations volunteers are part of a professional volunteer team that develops and delivers the Red Cross story behind-the-scenes, on-camera, in-person and online through media channels, websites, social media feeds and other content platforms
Key Responsibilities:
- Be on call during shifts to vet and assess media inquires, share information on smaller incidents, and notify leadership of need to scale up response.
- Serve as media spokesperson for local news outlets in person, over the phone or through Skype interviews.
- Work with chapter and regional leadership to write and pitch local stories to local media.
- Showcase Red Cross services and programs through earned media outreach at events, training, interviews, etc.
- Write and distribute media advisories and press releases.
- Maintain list of subject matter experts to speak with media.
- Maintain media log of queries, interviews and news stories.
- Create and maintain media lists.
- Protect the reputation of the Red Cross by identifying and assessing potential for harm to Red Cross brand, misinformation or information gaps. Work with communications management to develop a strategic approach
Qualifications:
- Media relations education and/or experience
- Background in Red Cross response (training provided), branding & messaging
- Submission of a portfolio of news releases, video clips of on-camera work or equivalent work samples
- Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies
Training:
- Orientation to the American Red Cross
- Public Affairs Essentials (Online)
- Introduction to Red Cross Communications
- Fundamentals of Disaster Public Affairs, National Response (Webinar) (Recommended)
- Social Media Basics (Recommended)
Time Commitment:
The time commitment is minimal as we would only call on as needed basis and during regional disasters.
We Provide all trainings!
"WE ARE LOOKING FOR LOCAL HEROES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT!"
Sign-up to volunteer today! Please email questions to Juana Zapata, the Sr. Volunteer Recruiter Specialist, at Juana.Zapata@redcross.org or (951) 205-6689.
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About American Red Cross - San Bernardino HIGH DESERT County Chapter
Location:
10600 N. Trademark Parkway, Suite 406, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, 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
Crisis Support,
Disaster Relief,
Media & Broadcasting
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
17199 Yuma St Suite 2Victorville, CA 92395
(34.473 ,-117.28748 )
DATE POSTED
February 24, 2025
SKILLS
- Disaster Response
- Disaster Relief Care & Shelters
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Public Relations
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- The time commitment is minimal as we would only call on as needed basis and during regional disasters.
- Flexible and dependent on individual projects and local disaster responses. Time commitment is determined by the needs of the regional communications department. May be 4-12 hours per day during disasters.