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Special Olympics New York · 4 days ago

Regional Storyteller

Albany, NY

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $18/hr

Special Olympics New York is looking for energetic, creative, and ambitious individuals to become our next Regional Storytellers. This role involves amplifying the voices of athletes, coaches, and volunteers while supporting fundraising events and creating engaging content across digital platforms.

ConsultingSports

Responsibilities

Cover the Action : Attend local competitions and fundraising events (typically nights & weekends) to capture unforgettable moments

Create & Share : Develop engaging social media content in real time across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok

Pitch Compelling Stories : Write press releases and web features that showcase the spirit of your local community, and pitch them to media outlets

Analyze & Optimize : Use engagement data to make our storytelling even more effective and far-reaching

Collaborate : Work closely with regional staff to make sure each story shines

Become an Expert : Complete online training to become a certified Special Olympics New York volunteer

Qualification

Social Media ManagementStorytellingContent CreationWriting Press ReleasesData AnalysisInterpersonal SkillsSelf-Starter

Required

A natural communicator with excellent writing and interpersonal skills

A self-starter who thrives working independently (with regular remote check-ins)

A social media enthusiast who knows a good story when they see it and has the ability to share it and inspire audience engagement on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and TikTok