Marketing & Media Relations Associates

About the position

Samaritans Purse is seeking a Marketing and Media Relations Associate, to join our Operation Christmas Child Department. This position is based in our headquarters in Boone, NC, but can also be based from our Charlotte, NC Ministry Center. In this role you will have the opportunity to support the traditional media and social media teams during the peak-of-season promotional cycle for Operation Christmas Child. Additionally, your responsibilities will include communicating with prospective media outlets on coverage opportunities, and providing monitoring and correspondence across all national social media channels. Apply today and use your gifts for the Kingdom!

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Provide traditional media pitching and generate media coverage for Operation Christmas Child through digital, print, television, and radio outlets across the nation
• Secure and coordinate media interviews for speakers, volunteers, and staff. Provide media contacts and interviewees with scheduling details, key resources, messaging points, and strategy support
• Develop, monitor, and provide media coverage reports. Assist with end-of-year data requests as needed
• Provide social media monitoring and correspondence across all national social channels; Facebook, Instagram, and X. Includes engagement with wall and post comments, direct messages, and group pages. Follow all Samaritan's Purse communication guidelines and procedures
• Serve in a role in a Processing Center (PC) at the discretion of OCC leadership for a minimum of a week during the four to six-week shoebox processing season in November/December which may require temporary relocation to a Processing Center city
• 1-2% of time in contact with Samaritans Purse beneficiaries (children, young adults, adults at risk) promoting and safeguarding their welfare within the context of Samaritans Purse operations
• Follow policies and procedures of Samaritans Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual
• Attend daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors and volunteers
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience in media relations or public relations
• Familiarity with social media platforms and strategies
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a non-profit organization
• Knowledge of Christian values and mission-driven work
• Background in marketing or communications

Benefits

• Daily morning devotions and prayer support
• Opportunity to work in a faith-based environment
• Engagement with a mission-driven organization