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Media correspondent - UN CSO Campaigns

Centre for Big Synergy

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Environment

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

United Nations CSO, Centre for Big Synergy, reaches over 250M in over 120 countries.

Volunteer Media correspondents (Campaigns) will be leading and supporting Centre for Big Synergy’s (CBS) SDG campaigns and events by capturing and sharing impactful stories and features across its communication channels, reaching millions.

What will you be doing?

Working closely with relevant campaigns or events team leadership and other volunteers of CBS, the Media Correspondents will interview members of public, campaign stakeholders, special guests, celebrities, leaders in policy, business and media , produce high‑quality audio‑visual content, and manage digital publications, helping to strengthen awareness, engagement, and visibility for our organisation’s mission and project outcomes.

Correspondents will be engaging with campaigns such as below and more

A. Big Syn International Film Festival

B. Talk climate, not just weather

Correspondents will play a key role in shaping and sharing the stories behind our sustainability initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

Working alone or in pairs; introduce campaigns to stakeholders/public, research, plan, compose and execute interviews and features (text, audio, video as applicable)
Conducting interviews with project leads, community members, partners, special guests, advisors and beneficiaries; for public events, public engagement, award ceremonies, campaigns
Recording high‑quality audio and video content in the field (public places) or remotely.
Editing interviews and project footage into clear, engaging, and professional media outputs.
Creating compelling written and visual content for social media, newsletters, and other organisational platforms.
Managing the publication of content across our digital channels, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with our mission.
Collaborating with multiple project teams, selecting assignments based on your availability and areas of interest.
Maintaining organised media archives and ensuring all content adheres to ethical and brand guidelines.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a confident and capable media professional who brings:

A minimum of three years’ experience in journalism, media production, communications, or a related field.
Strong interviewing skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders respectfully and professionally.
Proficiency in audio and video recording, editing software, and digital content creation.
Excellent written communication skills and an eye for compelling storytelling.
Familiarity with social media platforms and an understanding of how to tailor content for different audiences.
The ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet agreed timelines.
A genuine interest in sustainability, community development, and not‑for‑profit work.
Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to representing the organisation with integrity.

What difference will you make?

Your work will directly amplify the impact of our sustainability projects by bringing real stories, voices, and achievements to the forefront. Through your content, you will:

Increase public awareness of environmental and community challenges.
Strengthen engagement with supporters, partners, and funders.
Help attract new volunteers, collaborators, and donors.
Showcase the tangible outcomes of our initiatives, inspiring broader participation and long‑term change.
Ensure that the people and communities we serve are heard, respected, and represented with authenticity.

Your contribution will help us extend our reach, deepen our influence, and accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Please note: Can perform all duties remotely, wherever they re based. Will be required to travel to London for events if available. Campaigns run for extended periods of time and Media Correspondents are required to commit to at least 3 months to contribute to those, to ensure meaningful engagement and impact of their contributions.

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Centre for Big Synergy View profile

Non Charity Employer

11 - 20

Our mission: Facilitate the responsible creation and evolution of products, practices and policies.

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Refreshed on: 03 August 2026

Closing date: 17 September 2026 at 00:00

Tags: Campaigns, Marketing, Advocacy, Climate Change, Content Writing / Copywriting, Public Relations, Social Media, Sustainability, Video / Film

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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Child Rights Trustee

Charity People

Remote

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Youth and Children

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Join the Board of SOS Children’s Villages UK – Child Rights Trustee

Location: remote with occasional in-person commitments

Time commitment: 8-10 days per annum (quarterly board meetings)

Remuneration: voluntary

SOS Children’s Villages UK is seeking passionate, strategic and collaborative individuals to join its Board of Trustees at one of the most important moments in the Charity’s history. In December 2025, the Board made the pivotal decision for the Charity to leave the SOS Children’s Villages Federation after more than 50 years. In autumn 2026, the organisation will re-launch under a new name and logo, while continuing to work with many existing partners and building new ways to increase its impact.

The Charity’s core belief remains unchanged: all children have the right to feel loved, safe and supported. It focuses on children and young people without parental care, or at risk of losing it, through family strengthening, quality alternative care, youth employability and education, emergency support, advocacy and research.

Child Rights Trustee

Expertise in child rights, with experience in programme design or oversight, policy development and advocacy, ideally with an understanding of the rights of children who have lost, or are at risk of losing, parental care.

An understanding of the role that youth engagement and locally-led development play in achieving and sustaining good outcomes.

A thorough appreciation of the key challenges facing the international development sector.

Current direct experience of the countries or regions in which the Charity seeks to make an impact, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, to help inform Trustee decision-making.

Why Join Us?

Join a charity at a defining moment as it becomes fully independent and prepares for a public re-launch in autumn 2026.

Help increase influence and impact for children without parental care, or at risk of losing it.

Support locally led interventions, youth participation, child safeguarding, income growth and a strong values-led culture.

Work with a collaborative Board and executive team that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experience.

Contribute to stronger systems, advocacy and partnerships so more children can grow up with love, respect and security.

About you:

We are looking for those with strong empathy for the mission, strategic insight, sound judgement and a collaborative spirit. Board experience is helpful but not essential: first-time trustees will be considered. SOS Children’s Villages UK particularly welcomes applications from individuals with direct experience of the UK or other care systems, as a child or adult.

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Ability to build and sustain relationships with stakeholders and colleagues.

Good independent judgement, strategic vision and willingness to speak your mind respectfully.

Understanding, or willingness to learn, the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.

Recruitment timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold the organisations commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, they will be hosting a Q&A webinar in place of individual informal calls with the Chair/Executive team. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar on Thursday 27th August 6-7pm and we will send you a link.

Application deadline: 5pm Friday 11th September

How to apply:

Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to SOS Children’s Villages UK on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People and request a candidate pack. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala or Tiku van Houtem or via email at Senior Appointments at Charity People

Use of AI in applications:

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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