Media Relations Coordinator

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Clinic

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Leave

401(k) retirement plan

Holidays & Vacation

Sick Days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in Boone, NC is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to join the Operation Christmas Child team. The role focuses on building awareness, pitching stories, and coordinating media interviews to communicate the ministry’s mission with integrity.

You will monitor social media, engage audiences, and support reporting and data requests while upholding the organization’s faith-driven values and guidelines. This full-time position resides onsite in Boone, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a four-year college or university with 1–2 years of related experience
• Strong verbal and written communication, with ability to write and proofread content and ensure correct spelling, grammar, punctuation and style
• Experience managing 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

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Build awareness for Operation Christmas Child by pitching stories and securing media coverage nationwide across digital, print, TV, and radio outlets
• Coordinate media interviews for OCC speakers, volunteers, and staff with contacts, scheduling details, prep, resources and messaging
• Monitor and engage across social media channels with Christ-centered care and approved messaging
• Coordinate media assets, deliverables, partner requests, invoicing, and maintain media databases and budgets
• Develop and monitor media coverage reports and support year-end data requests using insights to strengthen OCC communications

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Media relations

Social media management

Volunteer coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Boone, NC, United States

Job ID: 17650

Date Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

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What do we believe?

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.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
• 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
• 10 sick days

Type: Full-time

Department: Operation Christmas Child

Location: Boone, NC

Language Requirement: English

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