Unpaid Volunteer - PR & Media Officer

Summary

Join the Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) as a PR & Media Officer volunteer! This home-based role involves executing the BCI Communications strategy, planning content across various platforms, engaging stakeholders, and raising BCI's profile. You will conduct audience research, support events, build media relationships, and stay updated on climate action and technology. The ideal candidate possesses strong PR and campaign delivery understanding, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating engaging content. This volunteer position offers valuable experience and skill development in a dynamic field.

Requirements

• Experience in dealing with traditional and online media outlets, pitching story ideas to international journalists
• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Complete fluency in English and an engaging writing style
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong media relationships with key journalists
• Demonstrated flexibility within a team environment
• A wide degree of creativity and a good grasp of storytelling
• Proven understanding of communication channels (e.g. media outlets, social media)
• Confident communicator
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure
• Good research skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under minimal supervision
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• A relevant degree and experience in Communications
• Proven relevant position in the communications area of an organisation (not-for-profit or environmental organisation is advantageous)
• Experience working in a target-driven role
• Solid experience in leading and delivering strategic PR, social media, and/or communications campaigns
• A portfolio of exceptional writing and editing
• Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using one's initiative
• Proven experience as a Media Assistant or in another administrative role

Responsibilities

• To help lead and execute the implementation of the BCI Communications strategy
• To support content planning and maintain integrated communications programs across public relations, social media, website, newsletters, and audio-visual materials
• To support a broad range of stakeholder engagement initiatives, including those involving COP every year
• To raise the profile of BCI among relevant audiences, both within and outside the climate change policy community
• To perform target audience research for insights on BCI’s target audience in order to execute successful communications activities
• To support BCI's external and internal events including major industry events
• To build relationships with the media and act as a media contact when necessary
• To maintain a strong knowledge of developments in the climate action and emerging technology sectors to ensure BCI content is on the pulse and engaged in trending conversations

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing press relationships with mainstream and trade media will be highly preferred
• Additional language skills are desirable, in particular, French and Spanish
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with media analytics software (e.g. comScore) preferred
• A solid list of media contacts within climate and/or technology is preferred
• Understanding of social media management tools
• Strong depth of knowledge and a keen interest in the topics central to the BCI, such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology, are desired
• Experience in digital advertising is a plus
• Familiarity with media planning and buying

Benefits

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others