The movement of our time, WE Day, is coming to Manitoba on Friday, November 18th 2016! WE Day will be held at the MTS Centre where we will celebrate and inspire a generation of young people leading local and global change.
WE Day combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of hearing remarkable stories of people leading change. WE Day brings together world-renowned speakers and performers with tens of thousands of youth to celebrate the power young people have to change the world. Students can’t buy a ticket to WE Day – they earn it through service by participating in one local and one global action.
WE Day attracts some of the biggest media outlets in Manitoba and they would love the support of PR, communications and journalism students and professionals to volunteer their time for what is sure to be an incredible day! Some notable celebrities and guest speakers that will be joining us at this years’ event include – Tyler Shaw, Rick Hanson, Paula Abdul, Hedley and many more!
Role Description
The WE Day Public Relations (PR) team works year-round to raise awareness about WE Day. The team engages with local and national media outlets and journalists leading into each WE Day event to help share the WE Day story and provide press in attendance with an impactful experience. WE Day press activities vary with each WE Day, but can include press conferences, red carpets, and interviews with students, celebrities and spokespeople. For more information on WE Day and to view our recent announcements, please visit weday.com/press.
As a Public Relations volunteer at WE Day you will work closely with the PR team to support the seamless execution of media activities. You will gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, live event environment. The team is looking for volunteers who are professional and friendly, mature and responsible, with strong problem-solving skills and events experience. A background in public relations through a school program or work experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to the PR team in executing media activities
- Ensure media have a smooth and seamless experience
- Specific roles range from hosting media throughout the day, supporting media registration, overseeing different press stations within the venue, and assisting with additional media activities (your role will be assigned to you at training)
Training
Wednesday, November 16th 5:00 – 8:00 pm, MTS Centre
WE Day
Friday, November 18th 7:30 am- 2:15 pm, MTS Centre
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Those interested in volunteering can contact Alea Clark, Volunteer Recruitment and Crowd Pumper Coordinator, WE Day, directly at alea.clark@we.org.