Media Relations Coordinator - 2025894
About the role
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded after World War II to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in war‑torn Europe, for 80 years it has worked across 100 countries, partnering with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today its programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.
The organization is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator. This role supports the Director of Media Relations by facilitating World Relief’s earned media presence, supporting external‑facing writing projects, conducting relevant research and outreach, and helping obtain strategic exposure for World Relief and its programs through informing and responding to the media.
Responsibilities
- Stay attuned to organizational milestones
- Develop pitches
- Regularly interact with members of the press
- Coordinate interviews
- Build a steady cadence of media placements
- Remain updated on current events and news to identify unique opportunities for World Relief within the news cycle
Requirements
- Strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
- Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment (in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964)
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Employee discount program for full‑time employees
- Gold‑level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation (recognizing excellence in leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health)
Schedule
Work location: Remote, with preference for proximity to Washington, D.C.
Travel: 5‑10%