Public Relations Manager

4 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

The Public Relations Manager will share stories of the church's work, handle media and community relations for Life.Church and YouVersion. This involves identifying new opportunities for media coverage, improving storytelling across the organization, and furthering Life.Church's mission to reach people for Christ. Responsibilities include developing and contributing to earned media initiatives, managing media requests, staying informed of news trends, building relationships with journalists, and supporting staff for speaking engagements. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines. The role also requires contributing to strategy ideas and championing storytelling across the organization to inspire people in their faith journey.
Must have:
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Effective in multi-tasking and time management to meet deadlines.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofing skills.
  • Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and problem solve.
  • Ability to manage conflict and differing opinions.
  • Demonstrated positive press results and strong journalist rapport.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Perks:
  • Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Generous employer-paid leave for vacation and sick time.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • Life insurance policy at 2x annual salary.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability.
  • Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • $160 annually in development dollars.
  • Casual dress and work environment.

Job Details

The Public 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 earned 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 earned media 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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