Application deadline: 3 August 2023
Compensation: £32,000 p/a p/r
Hours: 14 hours/2 days per week
Location: Remote or hybrid; must be UK-based
Length of contract: 12 months, with the possibility of extension
Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a part-time Communications Officer to raise our profile and enhance the delivery of our important messages about human rights.
**The successful candidate must have a right to work in the UK and plan to be based here.**
RSI is looking for an experienced Communications Officer who:
- Can successfully pitch news stories and opinion pieces to journalists and editors at a variety of media outlets, such as newspapers, radio and television.
- Has experience managing social media accounts for organisations, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
- Is skilled at writing press releases and media alerts.
- Can help our other staff build relationships with members of the media, including by developing an internal media database.
- Can work with RSI’s Development Officer to draft RSI’s short fortnightly newsletter.
- Can work to tight deadlines when pressing items need to be delivered.
- Has strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable but non-essential abilities:
- Can edit photos and/or videos, and develop media for social media channels.
Application Details: If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and fill in the application questionnaire via Charity Job here. You must complete the questionnaire to be considered for the role.
RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis. Should you require reasonable assistance for the completion of your application, please contact us via the email address listed on our website.
We offer flexible working hours.
About Us
Rights & Security International (RSI) stops human rights abuses committed in the name of national security. We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security policies and programmes, promote justice and transparency and ensure that voices of communities facing discrimination are heard.
By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.
Link to Charity Job application: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/rights-and-security-international/rights-and-security-international/915933?tsId=8
