Remote Media Relations Coordinator for Humanitarian Advocacy

Lever, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support earned media and external-facing writing projects. This role helps secure strategic exposure, coordinate interviews, and build media relationships while staying attuned to current events.

Work location is remote, with a preference for proximity to Washington, D.C., and travel is expected at 5-10%. The team focuses on policy, humanitarian programming, and advocacy across global offices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of earned media experience required.
• Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in PR/Communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Strong writing, editing, research and storytelling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support media outreach plans advancing policy and organizational priorities.
• Draft and edit press releases, talking points, advisories, statements, op-eds and reports.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain media lists with journalists and producers.
• Monitor media coverage and produce regular summaries and metrics.
• Collaborate with local and international offices to share program stories.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Research skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Media monitoring

Deadline management

Nonpartisan advocacy

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in PR/Communications

Job description

World Relief is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support earned media and external-facing writing projects. This role helps secure strategic exposure, coordinate interviews, and build media relationships while staying attuned to current events.

Work location is remote, with a preference for proximity to Washington, D.C., and travel is expected at 5-10%. The team focuses on policy, humanitarian programming, and advocacy across global offices.