Media Relations Coordinator - 2025894

World Relief is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the Director of Media Relations by facilitating World Relief's earned media presence, supporting external-facing writing projects and conducting relevant research and outreach. The role helps obtain strategic exposure for World Relief and its programs through informing and responding to the media. Work location: Remote, preference for proximity to Washington, D.C. Travel: 5-10%.

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; 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

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 Relief's 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

Nice to have

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

Competitive benefits package; Employee discount program for full-time employees