Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 22 May 2016
About VSO
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.
Role overview
You'll work with VSO's Media Team to help generate high quality, positive media coverage of VSO and International Citizen Service (ICS). This will include drafting press releases and other written materials, managing VSO's media monitoring service, interacting with journalists from local newspapers and gathering case studies of VSO and ICS volunteers.
Skills, qualifications and experience needed
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong administrative skills and an interest in, and understanding of, the UK media. You will be dedicated to learning more about charity communications and international development.
How to apply:
How to apply
http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000AttkQ
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Application closing date
22nd May 2016
Interview/Assessment date(s)
Week commencing 23rd May
Start date
As soon as possible