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Communication and Marketing: Feature Writer Blogger Job at American Red Cross NoMediabistro • Town of Texas, WI, United States
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Communication and Marketing : Feature Writer Blogger Job at American Red Cross No

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

Mediabistro • Town of Texas, WI, United States
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Communication and Marketing : Feature Writer Blogger role at American Red Cross North Texas Region .

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
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