Responsibilities

• Strengthening trust and understanding of the Church worldwide
• Anticipate and respond to reputation risks and opportunities
• Build and manage strategic relationships that influence public perception
• Represent the Church with clarity, accuracy, and Christlike tone in complex or sensitive situations
• Oversee systems and strategies to monitor global conversation about the Church across media, social platforms, and emerging channels
• Analyze sentiment, themes, risks, and opportunities; translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Identify and track emerging issues, narratives, and misinformation trends
• Lead drafting and approval processes for official Church statements, messaging, and media responses
• Ensure responses reflect doctrine, tone, and leadership direction while addressing real-world concerns effectively
• Coordinate rapid response efforts for issues, crises, and sensitive topics

Requirements

• Degree in public relations, international relations, government affairs, political science and/or related field or experience.
• Significant experience in public relations, communications, or reputation management; minimum 10 years relevant experience
• Deep understanding of media ecosystems, digital platforms, and public discourse
• Proven ability to draft high-level communications and represent an organization publicly
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills under pressure
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
• Position is in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Requires in-office attendance.

Preferred

• Related graduate degree and/or experience
• Experience with social listening tools, analytics, and digital strategy (SEO, content ecosystems)
• Experience managing complex or global reputation issues
• Familiarity with Church doctrine, structure, leadership, and communication tone