Media Relations Coordinator – Faith-Driven Outreach

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

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.