Minimal Risk is building a nationwide standby list of experienced Media Backwatchers to support journalists across the UK and Ireland.
We are looking for flexible, observant, and professional individuals who can be called upon, sometimes at short notice, to provide media backwatching support as journalists carry out field assignments.
You must have a backwatching training certificate to go on our standby list.
Role Overview:
Provide close support to journalists in public and dynamic environments.
Maintain constant awareness of surroundings – threats may come from traffic, members of the public, environmental obstacles, or other sources
Act as an extra pair of eyes and ears, ensuring safety and operational fluidity.
Represent Minimal Risk professionally while working alongside media teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right people who are flexible, experienced, good communicators, observant and have done the Media Backwatching course.
Rate: £250 per day, own transport required for most tasks.
If you would like to go on our Standby List please apply and upload your Media Backwatching Certificate.