Remote Media Relations Coordinator — Humanitarian Advocacy

Wr; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Employee discount program

Job summary

World Relief is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the Director of Media Relations and grow World Relief's earned media presence. This role involves developing pitches, coordinating interviews, and researching opportunities to amplify our humanitarian work.

You will draft communications, track media coverage, and collaborate with policy and field teams to translate complex issues into accessible messages. Remote role with DC proximity preference and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate mature, personal Christian faith.
• Committed to World Relief's mission and values.
• Desire to empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities.
• Located in Washington, DC preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or relevant PR/communications/journalism experience.
• 2+ years of earned media experience.
• Strong research, interpersonal, writing and editing skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and media monitoring tools.
• Able to adapt to change and meet deadlines.
• Nonpartisan policy advocacy approach.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience managing earned media in PR or advocacy campaigns or Capitol Hill.
• GOTV, fundraising or sales experience.
• Familiarity with policy, advocacy or public affairs contexts.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of media outreach plans advancing policy and priorities.
• Draft and edit press releases, talking points, media advisories, statements, spokesperson briefs, op-eds and reports.
• Collaborate with policy and technical experts to translate complex information into clear communications products.
• Coordinate storytelling with local and international offices and disseminate program results.
• Monitor policy developments and share opportunities with Advocacy team members.
• Assist with coordinating communications activities across internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Support day-to-day media activities, including pitches and interview scheduling.
• Build relationships with journalists and media contacts across outlets.
• Prepare spokespeople for opportunities by gathering background materials and coordinating logistics.
• Maintain media tracking systems and produce regular coverage reports.

Skills

Public relations

Writing

Spanish (spoken/written)

MS Office

Media monitoring tools

Research

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Teamwork

Advocacy/policy

Capitol Hill experience

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant PR/communications/journalism experience

Tools

MS Office suite

Media monitoring tools

Job description

World Relief is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to support the Director of Media Relations and grow World Relief's earned media presence. This role involves developing pitches, coordinating interviews, and researching opportunities to amplify our humanitarian work.

You will draft communications, track media coverage, and collaborate with policy and field teams to translate complex issues into accessible messages. Remote role with DC proximity preference and occasional travel.