The Role
Develops newsworthy stories and publicity content for dog rehoming centres, supports media interviews, coordinates dog information and visual materials, and promotes rehoming appeals through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The role requires strong communication, storytelling, photography, videography, professional social media skills, and accurate representation of organizational policies and brand identity.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a creative and dynamic Media Coordinator to take responsibility for helping to promote the work of our Rehoming Centres by developing ideas into useable newsworthy stories for use in all forms of media.
In this role you will support the work of our rehoming centres and the wider organisation by providing relevant and interesting content for local media.
In this role you will support the work of our rehoming centres and the wider organisation by providing relevant and interesting content for local media.
What does this role do?
As Media Coordinator, you’ll:
- Support media interviews.
- Provide the required dog/background information, ensure that high quality photographs and videos of the dogs in our Centres are available for use in rehoming and publicity materials and overseeing the production of these by other staff members.
- You'll also help to promote the work of the Centres and rehoming appeals by using a variety of social media mediums including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Could this be you?
An excellent communicator with experience of working within media, PR or marketing you'll have an eye for a story and the ability to generate ideas to support them. You'll have good photography and videography skills, be knowledgeable and experienced in using social media in a professional capacity including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and committed to the aims of Dogs Trust with the ability to accurately convey our policies, key messages and brand identity.
This is a part time role for 19.25 hours per week.
The interviews are provisionally scheduled at our West Calder Rehoming Centre.
This is a part time role for 19.25 hours per week.
The interviews are provisionally scheduled at our West Calder Rehoming Centre.
About
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
Skills Required
- Experience working in media, public relations, or marketing
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to identify stories and generate supporting ideas
- Photography and videography skills
- Professional experience using social media
- Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
- Ability to accurately communicate organizational policies, key messages, and brand identity
- Commitment to the aims of Dogs Trust
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The Company
What We Do
Dogs Trust is the UK's largest dog welfare charity, founded in 1891. Their mission is to ensure a better life for every dog by providing rehoming services, veterinary care, behaviour support, and education. Powered by a dedicated community of staff and volunteers, they work tirelessly to improve the lives of dogs across the UK and internationally, campaigning for better treatment and ensuring every dog receives the care and love they deserve.
