Communication and Marketing: Feature Writer Blogger Job at American Red Cross No

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Provide regular content for the "Red Alert" blog. Blog posts are typically 300-500 words and assigned by the Communications team each month.
• Write human interest stories that highlight the work of volunteers, leaders, donors, disaster victims, etc. Feature stories are typically 500-1,000 words and may require telephone interviews or face-to-face interviews.
• Identify supporting visuals for blog and feature stories.
• Work independently to find unplanned content related to Red Cross to share on the blog.
• Interview affected families, obtaining a story and signed information release form for each interview.
• Submit stories to the public affairs desk.
• May be asked to shoot photos with your smartphone if a photographer isn’t available.
• Blogger/Writers may be asked to send a photo or one-take video from an event or scene to be used immediately on social media sites.
• During times of disaster, writers should be able to navigate difficult terrain and volunteer at odd hours.
• Content is the property of the American Red Cross.

Qualifications

• Experience writing blog posts or feature stories and ability to conduct interviews (telephone or in person).
• Ability to identify and select visuals to accompany stories.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.
• Willingness to travel, work odd hours, and participate in disaster response as needed.
• Comfort with capturing photos or short video for use on social media when needed.

Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations; Non-profit Organizations