Media Relations Coordinator

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account

Long-term and Short-term disability

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse seeks a Media Relations Coordinator for the Operation Christmas Child team in Boone, NC. The role focuses on raising awareness, pitching stories, and coordinating media interviews to share how God is working through the ministry.

You will manage media assets, monitor social media, and support year-end data requests while coordinating with volunteers and staff to ensure aligned messaging.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university with 1–2 years related experience
• Strong verbal and written communication, with the ability to make cold calls, write and proofread content
• Experience with managing or using social media platforms, including Instagram, X, and Facebook
• Ability to coach and train volunteers and staff to speak confidently and effectively with media outlets

Responsibilities

• Pitch stories and secure media coverage nationwide for OCC
• Coordinate media interviews for OCC speakers, volunteers, and staff, providing contacts, scheduling details, interview preparation, key resources, and approved messaging
• Monitor and engage across social media channels, responding to comments with Christ-centered care
• Coordinate media assets, deliverables, partner requests, and invoicing while maintaining accurate media databases, lists, reports, budgets, and production requests
• Develop and monitor media coverage reports and support year-end data requests, using insights to strengthen OCC's communications efforts

Skills

Communication

Media relations

Social media

Volunteer training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Instagram

X

Facebook

Job description

Location: Boone, NC, United States
Job ID: 17650
Date Posted: Aug 21, 2026

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What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to join our Operation Christmas Child team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Media Relations Coordinator,you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

Build awareness for Operation Christmas Child by pitching stories and securing media coverage across digital, print, television, and radio outlets nationwide, helping share how God is working through the ministry.

Coordinate media interviews for OCC speakers, volunteers, and staff, providing contacts, scheduling details, interview preparation, key resources, and approved messaging to help communicate the ministry's mission effectively.

Monitor and engage across social media channels, responding to comments and direct messages with Christ-centered care while following approved guidelines and messaging.

Coordinate media assets, deliverables, partner requests, and invoicing while maintaining accurate media databases, lists, reports, budgets, and production requests.

Develop and monitor media coverage reports and support year-end data requests, using insights and reporting to strengthen OCC's communications efforts and expand the ministry's reach.

Other duties as assigned

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.A) from a four-year college or university; and one(1) to two (2) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to make cold calls, writing and proofread content, and correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style

Experience with managing or using social media platforms, including Instagram, X, and Facebook

Ability to coach and train volunteers and staff to speak confidently and effectively with media outlets

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Term Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 12 vacation/personal days

Type: Full-time

Department: Operation Christmas Child

Travel: Infrequent domestic travel; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.