Media Relations Manager

8 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Media Relations Manager is responsible for sharing stories about the church, handling media relations, and community relations. This role involves identifying media coverage opportunities, improving storytelling, and furthering the church’s mission. The responsibilities include managing media requests, staying informed of news trends, building journalist relationships, and counseling staff for speaking engagements. This role is part of the Communications Group, which focuses on reaching people and helping them become followers of Christ.
Must have:
  • Find news hooks in any situation.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Effective at multi-tasking and time management.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofing skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate and problem solve.
  • Track record of securing positive press results.
Perks:
  • Paid parental leave
  • Generous employer-paid leave
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability
  • Wellness and mental health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • $160 annually in development dollars
  • Casual dress and work environment

Job Details

The Media Relations Manager is primarily responsible for sharing the stories of what God is doing through the church, including proactive and reactive media relations and community relations for Life.Church and YouVersion. This role will strengthen existing efforts alongside the Public Relations Director as well as identify new opportunities for media coverage, improve our ability to tell stories across the organization, and further Life.Church’s mission to reach people for Christ.

 

At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.  It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be. 

 

The Life.Church Public Relations Team is part of the Communications Group, which consists of four teams—including Social Media, Communication, and Marketing—who collectively develop strategies for how our ministry meets people where they are and empowers them to become fully devoted followers of Christ. The Communications Group introduces people to Life.Church, connects them to our mission, and helps them take the next steps in their journey toward Christ.


Please include a link to samples of recent press materials when you submit your application.


Who You Are
  • Your super power is your ability to find the news hook in any situation. 
  • You’re often told that you have a way with words and make people feel comfortable and cared for, even when communicating firm expectations.
  • Energized by challenges, fast-paced environments, and a high level of accountability.
  • Known for staying level-headed and responding with grace and patience when things get difficult.
  • A team player who’s ready to roll up your sleeves and work alongside a team that’s hardwired to work hard.
  • Looking to dedicate your life to something that makes an eternal difference.


What You'll Do
  • Contribute strategy ideas for various Life.Church and YouVersion press initiatives.
  • Manage and respond strategically to incoming media requests or external inquiries.
  • Stay informed of local, national, and trade news trends to identify pitch angles.
  • Build and maintain rapport with journalists.
  • Counsel and resource staff for speaking engagements, research projects, or other community-related requests.
  • Champion storytelling across the organization to help inspire people to take the next step in their faith journey.


Skills Needed to Succeed
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
  • Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofing skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and problem solve.
  • Ability to manage conflict and differing opinions while maintaining composure.
  • Demonstrated track record of securing positive press results and building strong rapport with journalists.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • 5+ years of related work experience.


Benefits We Offer

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

Casual dress and work environment.

And much more!


Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church


While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page


All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only. 

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