Application Guide

How to Apply for Pro Bono PR & Media Consultant (Part-Time)

at SEED Madagascar

🏢 About SEED Madagascar

SEED Madagascar is unique for its integrated approach to development, combining community health, sustainable livelihoods, education, and conservation in southeast Madagascar. As a British charity, it offers the opportunity to contribute to long-term sustainable change through partnership with local communities, making it ideal for professionals seeking meaningful pro bono work with tangible impact.

About This Role

This part-time remote role involves securing international media coverage for SEED's work by pitching stories to news outlets, podcasts, and other platforms. It's impactful because increased visibility can drive funding and support for community-led projects in Madagascar, amplifying SEED's mission of sustainable development.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing international news for relevant opportunities, then drafting a pitch about SEED's community-led conservation work for targeted journalists. Afternoon could involve a virtual meeting with SEED's UK-based team to align on messaging, followed by following up with media contacts across different time zones to secure placements.

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🎯 Who SEED Madagascar Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of professional PR or journalism experience with a proven track record of placing stories in international outlets like BBC, The Guardian, or NPR
  • Possesses an active network of media contacts across environmental, development, or humanitarian journalism sectors
  • Can craft compelling narratives that translate complex development work into accessible stories for global audiences
  • Demonstrates strategic thinking to mentor SEED's Media & Communications team while working remotely

📝 Tips for Applying to SEED Madagascar

1

Quantify your media placement successes in your resume (e.g., 'Secured 15+ features in international outlets including X and Y in 2023')

2

Include specific Madagascar or conservation-related media contacts in your network when describing your qualifications

3

Reference SEED's integrated approach to development in your application, showing you understand their unique model

4

Highlight remote collaboration experience, as this role requires coordinating with a team in different time zones

5

Mention any pro bono or nonprofit media experience, as this demonstrates alignment with SEED's charitable mission

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience placing stories in international development or environmental media outlets', "Examples of how you've built media relationships that resulted in sustained coverage for organizations", "Understanding of SEED's integrated approach and how PR can support their multi-sector work", 'Ability to work pro bono part-time while delivering strategic value to the communications team']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → SEED's specific projects in southeast Madagascar (e.g., Sainte Luce Reserve, community health programs)
  • → Recent media coverage of SEED or similar conservation/development organizations
  • → SEED's annual reports to understand their funding sources and communication priorities
  • → Madagascar's current environmental and development challenges relevant to media narratives
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your most successful international media placement and the strategy behind it
2 How would you pitch SEED's conservation-livelihoods integration to environmental journalists?
3 What metrics would you use to measure PR success for a charity like SEED?
4 How do you maintain media relationships remotely, and what's your process for identifying new opportunities?
5 Describe a time you mentored a less experienced communications team member on media strategy
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only corporate or commercial PR experience without nonprofit or pro bono examples
  • Failing to mention specific international media outlets or contacts in your application
  • Proposing generic PR strategies without considering SEED's integrated development model
  • Not addressing the part-time, remote, and pro bono nature of the role in your approach

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: March 30, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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