Volunteer Media & Storytelling Officer NEW

Huddersfield, Yorkshire
Fresh Futures group
Volunteer Content Creation Officer (Press, Media and website content)

Fresh Futures is a charity supporting vulnerable children, young people and families across Yorkshire. We provide vital services to help individuals overcome challenges, improve wellbeing and build brighter futures.

About Fresh Futures

Fresh Futures is a charity supporting vulnerable children, young people and families across Yorkshire. We provide vital services to help individuals overcome challenges, improve wellbeing and build brighter futures.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and proactive Volunteer Content Creation Officer to help raise awareness of our work through local, regional and national media.

You will play a key role in sharing powerful stories, increasing our visibility, and helping us reach more young people and families who need support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in PR, media, communications or the charity sector to gain hands on experience and make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop compelling story ideas based on Fresh Futures’ work
• Draft press releases, media pitches and statements, alongside news articles for our website
• Build and maintain a list of media contacts (local, regional and sector press)
• Proactively pitch stories to:
  • Newspapers and online media
  • Radio and TV programmes
  • Trade and sector publications
• Support the coordination of media interviews and opportunities
• Help gather case studies and impact stories (with appropriate safeguarding measures)
• Monitor and track media coverage and outcomes and website engagement
• Work closely with staff to ensure messaging is clear, accurate and impactful

Skills & Experience

• A strong writer with the ability to tell engaging, human stories
• Interested in PR, journalism, or communications
• Confident communicating with a range of stakeholders
• Organised and able to work independently
• Passionate about supporting children, young people and families

Desirable (but not essential)

• Previous experience in PR, media, marketing or journalism
• Understanding of the media landscape (especially regional press)
• Experience using social media or digital communications tools

What You’ll Gain

• Practical experience in public relations and media outreach
• Opportunity to build a portfolio of published media coverage
• Insight into the charity and social impact sector
• Flexible volunteering that fits around your schedule
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in your community

Support & Training

• Ongoing support from the team
• Guidance on media engagement and messaging
• Opportunities to develop your PR and communication skills

Safeguarding

Fresh Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This role may involve handling sensitive stories, and appropriate guidance and protocols will be provided.