Mission-Driven Media Relations Specialist

World Relief; Towson (MD); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on refugee and immigrant services, policy advocacy, and disaster response. The Media Relations Coordinator supports the Director of Media Relations by crafting pitches, coordinating interviews, monitoring coverage, and building media relationships.

This remote role favors proximity to Washington, DC, with 5-10% travel. A candidate will translate complex policy into clear communications and collaborate across offices to raise

Qualifications

• 2+ years of earned media experience.
• Undergraduate degree or relevant PR/communications experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and media monitoring tools.
• Ability to engage across the political spectrum and nonpartisan policy advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop pitches and coordinate interviews with journalists.
• Draft press materials including releases, talking points, advisories.
• Monitor media coverage and compile summaries.
• Support coordination of activities across internal stakeholders and partners.
• Collaborate with local and international offices to share program stories.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Interpersonal skills

Education

PR/Communications degree

Tools

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

Job description

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization focused on refugee and immigrant services, policy advocacy, and disaster response. The Media Relations Coordinator supports the Director of Media Relations by crafting pitches, coordinating interviews, monitoring coverage, and building media relationships.

This remote role favors proximity to Washington, DC, with 5-10% travel. A candidate will translate complex policy into clear communications and collaborate across offices to raise