PR and Media Officer

Summary

Join our volunteer team as PR & Media Officer and help shape and deliver the BCI Media and Communications Strategy to drive the achievement of BCI's goals and objectives.

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
• 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
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with media analytics software (e.g. comScore) preferred
• Good research skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under minimal supervision
• General & Specialist Knowledge
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools
• 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 desired
• A relevant degree or 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 own initiative

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

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; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection