Area Relations & Strategic Communications Lead

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Salt Lake City (UT); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks an Area Relations Manager to serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between Church headquarters and Area leadership. You will help Area teams develop effective communication strategies and coordinate efforts that align with prophetic priorities and global strategy.

This role requires guiding local communication professionals, mentoring staff, and strengthening collaboration across Church Areas while upholding professional standards in media

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6–7 years in strategic communication, public affairs, media relations, or related fields.
• Experience developing and executing communication strategies.
• Experience supporting organizational change and cross-functional initiatives.

Responsabilités

• Serve as primary CCD contact and trusted advisor for assigned Church Areas.
• Collaborate with CPDs, PA managers, and area leaders on planning and staff development.
• Counsel Area leadership on opportunities, challenges, and emerging needs.
• Build relationships with Area Presidencies and Church leaders across areas.
• Connect Area teams with Church HQ resources for collaboration.
• Advise on media relations, crisis planning, and reputation management.

Connaissances

Strategic thinking

Relationship-building

Storytelling & AP writing

Executive-facing advisory

Media relations & reputation mgmt

Crisis communication

Project management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in comms/PR/marketing

6–7 years strategic comms/public affairs experience

Description du poste

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints seeks an Area Relations Manager to serve as a trusted advisor and liaison between Church headquarters and Area leadership. You will help Area teams develop effective communication strategies and coordinate efforts that align with prophetic priorities and global strategy.

This role requires guiding local communication professionals, mentoring staff, and strengthening collaboration across Church Areas while upholding professional standards in media