Media Relations Manager, YouVersion

life; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance 2x annual salary

Short/Long-term disability

Wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Development dollars

Casual dress

Job summary

Life.Church seeks a Media Relations Manager to share the stories of what God is doing through the YouVersion family of Bible Apps and to lead global media relations efforts. The role includes coaching international PR contractors, preparing spokespersons for interviews, and crafting thoughtful messaging on sensitive topics.

You will work under the Sr. Director of Public Relations within the Life.Church Communications Group, supporting ministry initiatives and expanding Life.Church’s reach for

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and press outreach.
• Ability to develop proactive and reactive media strategies.
• Experience coaching and coordinating international PR contractors.
• Strong messaging skills for diverse and sensitive topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead proactive and reactive media relations on a global scale for Life.Church and YouVersion.
• Identify opportunities for media coverage and craft compelling press strategies.
• Coach a network of international PR contractors and prep spokespeople for interviews.
• Collaborate with Sr. Director of Public Relations to strengthen communications impact.

Skills

Media relations

Press strategy

Spokesperson coaching

Global communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Job description

Life.Church wants to make a lasting difference in your life, in our community, and in the world. Our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. That's how we're able to make a difference, and it's the driving force behind everything we do.

The Media Relations Manager is primarily responsible for sharing the stories of what God is doing through the YouVersion Family of Bible Apps, including proactive and reactive media relations on a global scale. This role will strengthen existing efforts under the leadership of the Sr. Director of Public Relations, identify new opportunities for media coverage, and thoughtfully execute press strategies while analyzing their effectiveness. Additionally, this role will be responsible for coaching a network of international PR contractors, prep global spokespersons for interview opportunities, craft thoughtful messaging on sensitive topics, and maximize coverage opportunities across regions globally.

The Public Relations Team is part of the Life.Church Communications Group, which consists of four teams-including Social Media, Communication, and Marketing-who collectively develop strategies for how our ministry meets people where they are and empowers them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Through YouVersion, one of Life.Church's most far-reaching ministries, this team helps tell the story of Scripture in the hands of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

This role operationally supports the team's direction, initiatives, and ministry efforts to achieve outcomes that further Life.Church's mission and reach people for Christ.

Benefits We Offer

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.
• And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn't mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.