Media Relations Coordinator

World Relief

. Support the Director of Media Relations by facilitating World Relief’s earned media presence .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in media relations, including drafting press materials, developing media pitches, and building relationships with journalists. Proficient in research, writing, and editing, with a strong commitment to the mission and values of World Relief.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Earned Media ExperienceMedia RelationsWriting and Editing SkillsMedia Monitoring ToolsMS Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Press Release DraftingMedia Pitch DevelopmentResearch SkillsEditing SkillsCommunications Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityDeadline ManagementRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Media Monitoring ToolsMS Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsCommunicationsJournalismPolicy AdvocacyChristian Identity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director of Media Relations by facilitating World Relief’s earned media presence
Support external-facing writing projects and conduct relevant research and outreach
Support communications and media outreach plans advancing policy and organizational priorities
Draft and edit press releases, talking points, media advisories, statements, spokesperson briefing materials, op-eds and reports
Translate complex information into clear communications products with policy and technical experts
Identify, communicate and disseminate program-related stories with local and international offices
Monitor policy developments, news trends, media coverage and policy issues
Develop media pitches, coordinate and schedule interviews, and maintain press lists
Build relationships with journalists, producers, media contacts and influential content creators
Prepare spokespeople for media opportunities and coordinate logistics
Produce media coverage summaries, reports and basic metrics
Maintain media tracking systems
Track communications deliverables and coordinate workflows across the Earned Media team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mature and personal Christian faith
Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Ability to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals’ For the Health of The Nation document
Undergraduate degree or relevant experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field
2+ years of relevant earned media experience
Strong research, interpersonal, writing and editing skills
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Competency with media monitoring tools
Ability to adapt to change, meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
Ability and eagerness to engage across the political spectrum and champion the organization’s nonpartisan approach to policy advocacy
Must be able to travel 5–10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees
Employee discount program for full-time employees
Well-being program recognized with Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Drug-free workplace and pre-employment substance abuse testing