Help Needed - Press Secretary Role Spec

Overview

The Press Secretary promotes Shipston Proms to the wider community, ensuring our events get maximum exposure in print, online, and on air. This is a great role for someone who enjoys media, photography, and storytelling.

Key Responsibilities

- Attend as many Proms events as possible to photograph or nominate someone to do so.

- Liaise with local newspapers, magazines, and radio stations to promote the Proms and individual events.

- Provide monthly write-ups to the Shipston Forum.

- Work with the Proms social media lead to share imagery and content.

- Update the Proms website news blog.

Skills & Qualities Needed

- Strong communication and networking skills.

- Organised and able to meet deadlines.

- Comfortable taking photos or coordinating with committee members

- Knowledge of local media and social media best practice.

- Enthusiastic about promoting community events.

Time Commitment

- Monthly committee meetings throughout the year.

- Regular contact with media outlets.

- Presence at events during the Proms fortnight (or arranging coverage if unable to attend).

Why Volunteer?

This role offers the chance to be at the heart of the festival, helping to showcase Shipston Proms to thousands of people, and to develop valuable media and communications experience.