Media Relations Coordinator

Location: Boone, NC, United States Job ID: 17104 Date Posted: Mar 27, 2026 Job Description Get Involved! Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Media Relations Coordinator to join our team at our International Headquarters location in Boone, NC. You can be a part of a highly professional communication team. As Media Relations Coordinator, you will interface with the media relations staff and partners to develop and implement media strategy, provide information, and coordinate interviews with Samaritan's Purse staff. Come and use your gifts daily to advance the Gospel! A day in the life of a Media Relations Coordinator: At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the globe. In the role of Media Relations Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to: Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him Monitor project activity to develop creative, relevant story angels for presentation to local, regional, national, and international media outlets Provide talking points for Samaritan's Purse staff before media interviews Communicate with media outlets, particularly local and regional media to pitch stories for Samaritan's Purse's projects Write press releases, media alerts, and other documents for final review by the Executive Vice President Assist affiliate offices in coordinating interviews with field staff and volunteers as needed Obtain the necessary approvals for staff interviews Reviews media clips and provides feedback to staff Serves as a spokesperson for Samaritans Purse when necessary Promote Samaritan's Purse activities including emergency relief, Operations Christmas Child, Operation Heal Our Patriots, Children's Heart Project, World Medical Missions, and other relief and evangelism efforts worldwide Provide talking points for Samaritans Purse staff before media interviews Bachelor's degree(B.A) from a four-year college or university; and two(2) to three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Strong ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style Comfortable making effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, public groups, and/or board of directors Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals 12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, an opportunity to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire. Job Location: Boone, NC Type: Full-time Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required) Travel Expectations: 80 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long-term and Short-term disability insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Still trying to find your fit at Samaritan's Purse? By joining our Talent Network, you’ll help give our recruiters a good idea of your calling, skills, and talents as openings become available ministry-wide. Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 828.262.1980. Samaritan’s Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. #J-18808-Ljbffr