Senior Public Relations Coordinator

Charlotte, NC

$65K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and PR strategy for Youth Villages across markets, driving crisis readiness, storytelling for families and youth, and program-level communications.

  • Own media relations across markets and crisis response, shaping coverage for multiple programs.
  • Coordinate planning, campaigns, and events with fundraising and community engagement.
  • Train staff and families for on-camera interviews and media interactions.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Leads development and implementation of comprehensive PR plans for Youth Villages and programs
  • Conducts strategic media relations in key markets; on-call 24/7 for journalists and crises
  • Ensures PR is accurate, timely, within budget, and aligned with operational goals
  • Regularly evaluates PR strategy effectiveness and reports results
  • Conducts media training for staff, families, and youth
  • Creates press materials such as news releases, advisories, fact sheets, talking points
  • Plans and executes PR for campaigns and events (news conferences, ribbon cuttings, fundraisers)
  • Interviews families and writes stories for various uses
  • Writes copy and assists with editing; follows AP Style
  • Monitors media coverage and prepares monthly reports; collaborates with digital strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, or related field
  • Three to five years of experience in public relations and/or communications
  • Proven track record of media success and relationships with North Carolina media
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities; flexible schedule
Preferred
  • Strong media relations, communications planning, and event promotion experience
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision
  • 401(k)
  • Time off: 2 weeks paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week (part-time)
  • 12 paid sick days per year
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
  • Growth & development through continuous training
  • Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
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Youth Villages

Youth Villages is a national leader in mental and behavioral health committed to finding the most effective solutions to help children, families and young adults overcome obstacles and live successfully. Working through direct services, partnerships with other high-performing agencies and advocacy, we collaborate to bring positive change to child welfare, children’s mental health and justice systems. Our 5,000 employees serve more than 47,000 children and young adults in more than 120 locations in 29 states and Washington, D.C. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations. Learn more at youthvillages.org. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.

Founded in 1986
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
3.4K employees