Media Relations Coordinator - 2025894

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Communications and Content Development

• 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. 
  

Media Relations

• 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. 
  

Media Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor media coverage related to organizational priorities and policy issues.

• Produce regular media coverage summaries and reports.

• Maintain media tracking systems.

• Compile basic metrics and reporting to support evaluation of media outreach efforts.

• Track communications deliverables and help coordinate workflows across the Earned Media team.

JOB 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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