Media Relations & Social Media Lead

Samaritan's Purse; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Term Life Insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

10 paid holidays

12 vacation/personal days

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Media Relations and Social Media Manager to join the Communications team in Boone, NC. The role leads media strategy, supervises a team, and manages social channels to share the Gospel and ministry impact.

The position requires strong written and presentation skills, ability to craft compelling narratives, and experience coordinating cross‑functional campaigns. Travel is involved as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Exceptional written communication skills with strong editing and proofreading ability.
• Proven ability to craft compelling content that reflects the ministry's voice and mission.
• Experience presenting to executive leadership, boards, and public audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data for storytelling.
• Biblical studies coursework completed or willing to meet on hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads media and social media strategy to communicate Samaritan's Purse's mission worldwide.
• Leads media relations coordinators, pitching, press releases, and spokesperson prep.
• Directs social media content across platforms with coordinated messaging.
• Promotes ministry programs and conducts frontline media support during crises.
• Collaborates across marketing, editorial, design, and web teams to optimize engagement.

Skills

Media relations

Social media management

Written communication

Public speaking

Editorial skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

12 credit hours of Biblical Studies

Job description

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Media Relations and Social Media Manager to join the Communications team in Boone, NC. The role leads media strategy, supervises a team, and manages social channels to share the Gospel and ministry impact.

The position requires strong written and presentation skills, ability to craft compelling narratives, and experience coordinating cross‑functional campaigns. Travel is involved as needed.