Mercy Ships is hiring : Global Brand PR Manager in Town of Texas

Mercy Ships; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Ships is seeking a Global Brand PR Manager to enhance its brand visibility globally. This remote role involves strategic leadership in PR, media relations, content development, and coordination with international media. Candidates should possess crisis communication experience and a strong grasp of digital strategies. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming medical care for underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing international teams.
• Understanding of digital and earned media strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global PR strategy aligned with mission.
• Manage and mentor the Global PR team.
• Build and maintain relationships with international media.

Skills

Crisis communications

Digital media strategies

Media relations

Relationship cultivation

Education

Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training

Job description

Mercy Ships is a global faith-based charity that uses hospital ships to bring life-changing surgeries and transformational medical training to people in some of the most challenging contexts along the African coast. For over 40 years, Mercy Ships has been delivering lasting hope and healing through safe surgical care, while working alongside partners and stakeholders to strengthen local healthcare systems in more than 55 countries. Since its inception in 1978 by founders Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has served more than 2.7 million direct beneficiaries regardless of race, gender, or religion.

The Opportunity

Do you have a heart for the hurting and a desire to invest your talents and experiences into a mission with eternal significance? For every transformative surgery onboard our Mercy Ships, many others are being prepared through vocational gifts and talents!

This is a FULL TIME, REMOTE opportunity.

Compensation Range : $72,000 - $77,900

Mercy Ships is seeking a Global Brand PR Manager to lead the development and execution of an integrated public relations strategy that strengthens the Mercy Ships brand, elevates global awareness, and safeguards the organization’s reputation.

This role involves crafting compelling narratives highlighting patient transformation, volunteer impact, program milestones, and partnerships, while managing international media engagement. The PR Manager ensures message consistency across markets and leads earned media initiatives that support the mission.

The ideal candidate has strong crisis communications experience, a deep understanding of digital and earned media strategies, experience managing international teams, and the ability to cultivate relationships with global media outlets.

How You’ll Contribute

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the global PR strategy aligned with Mercy Ships’ mission and values.
• Manage and mentor the Global PR team within the Global Brand Department.
• Participate as the primary PR lead in global brand meetings, strategic planning, and campaign development.

Media Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with international, faith-based, health, and nonprofit media.
• Proactively pitch stories to enhance brand awareness and support fundraising and recruitment.
• Manage inbound media inquiries, visits, and coordinate interviews for on-ship and off-ship requests.

Content Development

• Draft press releases, talking points, executive briefings, and FAQs for campaigns and offices.
• Oversee writing projects with APO and manage related contracts.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor media coverage, sentiment, and brand mentions using Meltwater and other tools.
• Analyze PR performance data and share results with leadership.
• Provide monthly updates for internal reports and board meetings.

Global Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead PR gatherings to equip and inspire regional teams.
• Provide media training and guidance to staff and leadership.
• Coordinate with country teams and government contacts to align messaging on organizational milestones.
• Coordinate with national offices on brand and editorial guidelines.
• Advise on crisis communication strategies and support during sensitive moments.
• Oversee Meltwater and APO relationships and contracts.
• Support offices in using Meltwater for media opportunities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Supports Mercy Ships’ mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates servant leadership, integrity, and accountability.

Education & Experience

• Successful completion of Mercy Ships Entry Training within the first year.

Join the Mercy Ships crew and pour your talents into a mission with eternal impact! This is a paid position. To explore volunteer opportunities, visit :

Note : The listed compensation range applies to U.S. hires; actual compensation may vary based on location.

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