Media Relations Coordinator — Humanitarian Outreach

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Disability insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays

Vacation/personal days

Sick days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to join the Operation Christmas Child team in Boone, NC. The role focuses on pitching stories, securing national media coverage, coordinating interviews, and managing media assets to advance OCC's mission.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, social media experience, and the ability to train volunteers and staff for media interactions. This is a faith-based role with on-site work and comprehensive benefits.

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

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

Skills

Communication

Social media management

Cold calling

Writing & proofreading

Volunteer training

Media relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to join the Operation Christmas Child team in Boone, NC. The role focuses on pitching stories, securing national media coverage, coordinating interviews, and managing media assets to advance OCC's mission.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, social media experience, and the ability to train volunteers and staff for media interactions. This is a faith-based role with on-site work and comprehensive benefits.