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The Impact Communications Officer is a dynamic role dedicated to amplifying Melanin Medics’ achievements and stories of change across all communication channels. Your primary focus is to translate data, testimonials, and programme successes into compelling narratives that showcase our organisation's real-world impact.
Responsibilities & Duties
Annual Impact Report Production: Lead the end-to-end creation, copywriting, and design coordination of Melanin Medics' annual Impact Report, transforming raw data into an inspiring, professional publication.
Impact Storytelling & Content Creation: Identify and interview programme participants, volunteers, and beneficiaries to write powerful case studies, articles, and success stories for our website, newsletters, and social media.
Cross-Channel Amplification: Collaborate closely with the Social Media and Marketing teams to design and execute targeted campaigns that highlight key organizational milestones and statistics.
Data Synthesis: Work alongside other teams to gather evaluation data, feedback surveys, and metrics, translating complex statistics into easily digestible, visually engaging infographics and copy.
Brand & Tone Consistency: Ensure all impact-related communications strictly align with Melanin Medics’ brand voice, values, and professional standards.
Play an active role in engaging in Melanin Medics Projects throughout the operational year, contributing to the organisation's overall communications efforts.
Eligibility Criteria
Strong written storytelling and verbal communication skills, a persuasive and passionate communicator
Must have good communication, analytical, and organisational
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail-orientated with experience in coordinating, writing, or designing reports, or newsletters
Comfortable working with qualitative data (quotes, testimonials) and quantitative data (basic statistics, survey results)
Proficient in Canva or similar tools
Prior experience with marketing or social media.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, a persuasive and passionate communicator
Experience working in a not-for-profit organisation or charity role with exposure to the not-for-profit sector would be an advantage
Organisational Relationships
Reports to the Communications Manager / Director of Communications.
Works with Programme Officers, Research Officers, Outreach & Engagement Officers (for data collection) and the Social Media Team (for content distribution).
Location
Our work is focused in the United Kingdom. Our team work mainly remotely with in-person commitments for our seasonal events.
Expectation: 2-5 volunteer hours a week (varies based on roles and activities).
Who can apply?
Individuals who are passionate about our cause and have an understanding of the community we serve and its needs. These roles are not restricted to having a medical professional background.
Why you should apply?
We believe that the power of our organisation comes from the passionate people who believe in our mission and similarly desire to make a difference to those around them. Melanin Medics is a rewarding working environment that provides our team with a strong sense of achievement and recognition for the important work we do. Our extensive network allows us to provide opportunities for both personal and professional growth within and outside of our organisation.
