Role Profile – Journalism/PR Volunteer Intern
Age Concern Hampshire was established in 1985 and has a head office on St Cross
Road, Winchester. Our vision is that getting older is a positive experience where all
older people are respected, valued and able to make informed choices. To move
towards achieving this, we work closely with Hampshire County Council and other
partners in the voluntary and statutory sectors. We are currently offering an exciting
opportunity to gain valuable journalism and PR experience by working with us as an
intern.
Our Communications department is growing at a rapid pace and we need a part time
voluntary intern, to carry out a range of activities within our busy team. Working
with, and supported by, our Communications Manager, you will gain experience in
the following areas:
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Sourcing and writing articles for our quarterly newspaper.
Making contact with local media to sell in our good news stories
Coming up with ideas that will publicise the work we do and writing and
issuing press releases
Taking photographs of our clients, staff and activities and events
Helping with communications admin – mounting coverage, responding to
press enquiries, chasing up coverage in newspapers and magazines.
There will also be opportunities to work on other projects, as agreed with the
Communications Manager
In addition, we offer:
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A contribution towards travel expenses
Opportunities to work from home / flexibly
Support and supervision
Invaluable hands-on experience in the communications/voluntary sector
Other Information
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Internships are normally offered for a six month period for approximately 15
hours per week.
The role would suit a graduate looking to develop a career
in the voluntary sector and/or journalism and communications.
To register your interest, please send a CV, detailing your skills and
experience with a covering email to:
Communications Manager Liz Kavanagh
liz.kavanagh@ageconcernhampshire.org.uk.
Age Concern Hampshire FCA number 415158 is an Appointed Representative of Lovat Insurance Brokers Limited
which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA number 305302
Reg Charity No. 290874