Public Relations Specialist

• Draft and distribute press releases, advisories, and feature stories to increase public awareness
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with journalists, influencers, and media outlets
• Pitch stories, interviews, and opportunities to highlight leadership and programming
• Maintain and expand a media contact database across both faith-based and mainstream outlets
• Ensure consistency in messaging and brand representation across all communication channels
• Support publicity efforts for events, conferences, guest appearances, and special initiatives
• Coordinate media interviews, prepare briefing materials, and manage follow-up engagement
• Partner with digital teams to align PR messaging with social media campaigns
• Monitor online sentiment and coverage to provide insights for reputation management
• Assist in developing timely responses to media inquiries and crisis communication needs

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public relations, with proven success in media outreach
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• additional experience may be considered in place of degree
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to perform under deadlines
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire and engage audiences
• Collaborative, adaptable, and mission-driven approach to communication

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, and additional wellness programs