Publicity Coordinator

The Mercy Hub is a small charity working with disadvantaged families in Newcastle, helping them integrate, flourish and be happy.

We are looking for a volunteer who can help us increase our exposure in the local news media.

You will promote the work of the Mercy Hub in local news media by

• Attending occasional Mercy Hub events and taking photographs
• Writing press-releases about Mercy Hub activities and sending to local news media

Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• To be Confident taking photographs
• To be confident online and on the telephone to share out stories with local news media
• Good organisational skills

Most of our events take place in and around the West End of Newcastle.

The role will be adapted around the time you have available. However, as a guide, we would like to be featured in the local media about once a month.

Training will be provided, and you will be fully supported by our coordinator.