Media Relations Coordinator Job at Samaritan's Purse in Boone
Samaritan's Purse - Boone, NC, United States, 28607![Samaritan's Purse](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Location: Boone, NC, United States
Job ID: 15879
Date Posted: Feb 7, 2025
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Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to join our team at our International Headquarters location in Boone, NC. You can be a part of a highly professional communication team. As a Media Relations Coordinator, you will interface with the media relations staff and partners to develop and implement media strategy, provide information, and coordinate interviews with Samaritan's Purse staff. Come and use your gifts daily to advance the Gospel!
A day in the life of a Media Relations Coordinator:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe.
In the role of Media Relations Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to:
- Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
- Monitor project activity to develop creative, relevant story angles for presentation to local, regional, national, and international media outlets
- Provide talking points for Samaritan's Purse staff before media interviews
- Communicate with media outlets, particularly local and regional media to pitch stories for Samaritan's Purse's projects
- Write press releases, media alerts, and other documents for final review by the Executive Vice President
- Assist affiliate offices in coordinating interviews with field staff and volunteers as needed
- Obtain the necessary approvals for staff interviews
- Review media clips and provide feedback to staff
- Serve as a spokesperson for Samaritans Purse when necessary
- Promote Samaritan's Purse activities including emergency relief, Operations Christmas Child, Operation Heal Our Patriots, Children's Heart Project, World Medical Missions, and other relief and evangelism efforts worldwide
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university; and two (2) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
- Comfortable making effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, public groups, and/or board of directors
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals
- 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire.
Job Location: Boone, NC
Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)
Travel Expectations: 80 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary
Benefits:
- On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Term Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 10 paid holidays
- 12 vacation/personal days
Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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