PUBLIC RELATIONS/PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER
Position Description
Keeps pack activities visible to the public, as well as to the families of the pack.
Identifies and promotes pack service projects to the chartered organization and community.
Provides pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins, newsletters, web sites, etc., of the chartered organization.
Works to establish relationships with local news media outlets.
Makes use of the news media in publicizing pack events involving the general public.
Ensures that any scout without a pack talent release is not included in photographs released to the public.
Updates public pack social media accounts.
Writes and submits press releases to media.
Promote family participation in all pack events such as blue and gold banquets, pack picnics, and other special events.
Circulate Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, and Webelos Scout recruiting fliers and leaflets to invite youth to join. Work with the pack committee to promote new membership. Let the people in your neighborhood know a Cub Scout pack is available.
Consider using a monthly or quarterly pack newsletter to inform parents of pack plans, guide new parents in pack policies, and create a feeling of unity among members of the pack family.
Provide pack announcements for regular release in the official bulletins of your chartered organization.
Regularly photographs/ records pack events, capturing the “5 Ws” (who, what, when, where, why) for each photo.
Uploads photographs/ videos to private pack web site.
Regularly reviews photographs/ videos uploaded by parents/guardians to private pack web site.
Ensures that any scout without a pack talent release is not included in photographs/ videos released to the public.
Organizes photo/ video site and promotes member contributions to site. Assist members in locating photos & videos for use in promotions, displays, and memorabilia.
Desired Skills & Requirements
Experience with photography/ videography.
Utilizes basic photo/ video editing skills and software to best represent the scene.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Supports the policies of the BSA.
Knowledge of social media sites.
Experience writing press releases.
Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings.
Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position.
Will complete online training for "Pack Committee (MC)" within 30 days of registering.
Estimated hours per week, average: 1-2, including meeting time.
Timeframe: Year-round, 1-2 years in the role plus one year of mentoring replacement
Leader uniform required: No, but strongly encouraged.
Current Leader: Mrs. Kaylin C.