Media Relations Coordinator - 2025894

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of communications and media outreach plans that advance World Relief’s policy and organizational priorities.
• Draft and edit communications materials including press releases, talking points, media advisories, statements, spokesperson briefing materials, op-eds and reports.
• Collaborate with policy and technical experts to translate complex information into clear communications products.
• Collaborate with local and international offices to identify, communicate and disseminate program-related stories.
• Monitor policy developments and news trends and share opportunities with Advocacy team members.
• Assist with coordinating communications activities across internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support day-to-day media activities, including developing pitches, coordinating and scheduling interviews and maintaining press lists.
• Help establish and maintain relationships with journalists, producers and media contacts across local, state and national outlets, as well as other influential content creators.
• Assist in preparing spokespeople for media opportunities by gathering background materials and coordinating logistics.
• Monitor media coverage related to organizational priorities and policy issues.

Requirements

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs , Statement of Faith , Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant earned media experience
• Possesses strong research, interpersonal, writing and editing skills
• Professional proficiency in MS Office suite and competency with media monitoring tools
• Adapts to change, meets deadlines and can manage competing priorities
• Ability and eagerness to engage across the political spectrum and to champion the organization’s nonpartisan approach to policy advocacy

Preferred

• Located in Washington, D.C. preferred
• Experience managing earned media at a public relations agency, in political or advocacy campaigns or on Capitol Hill
• GOTV, fundraising or sales experience
• Familiarity with policy, advocacy or public affairs contexts
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish
• Persistent; seeks to push through challenges and ensure excellence in deliverables
• Commitment to excellence
• Works well in a fast-paced environment
• Good judgment and decisiveness
• Collaborative, values teamwork, and has strong ability to give and receive feedback and instruction

Benefits

• World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time employees.
• World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.