*PRESS OFFICER

Department: Advocacy and Comms

Area: Press & PR

Location: Remote

Supervisor: Press Office & PR Manager

Status: Part Time

Compensation: €700-750 net (based on experience)

Contract Terms & Salary compensations will vary and be defined on the basis of local employment rates in accordance with the position grade and experience.

Job Description

Still I Rise, an international non-profit organization that works on the development and implementation of humanitarian projects aimed at the education and support of refugee children and teenagers, is looking for a Press Officer to join its current staff. The selected person will be focused both on the development of a press strategy in German-speaking countries, and supporting press activities in Italy.

They will be responsible for press and comms in German related to the organization’s activities, the will be tasked with creating a press list, and public relations with German-speaking journalists. The Press Officer will work under the supervision of the Press Office & PR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Management of press and media relations in German-speaking countries

Writing press releases, creating press kits and managing campaigns under the coordination of the Press Office & PR Manager

Management of local press office volunteers activities in Italy

Research of new targeted contacts and updating of press lists

Public relations with journalists, media partners and influencers

Support in updating the press review

Support the daily activities of the Press Office & PR Manager

Essential Skill and Requirements

Master's degree or humanities degree (journalism, communication, literature, public relations)

Previous experience in the role: minimum 2 years

Language skills: excellent knowledge of German, Italian and English, written and spoken.

Excellent writing and communication skills

Strong public relations skills

Proactivity

Desirable criteria

Registration in Italian journalists’ order or proven experience in Journalism

Previous experience in other press offices dedicated to the third sector is considered an asset

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a copy of their CV, Cover Letter, and a written authorization to personal data processing, by sending an email, indicating in the subject “***PRESS OFFICER P/T***”, to the address