Public Relations Manager

Life.Church - Edmond, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Edmond, OK

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Public Relations Manager at Life.Church is responsible for sharing the church's impactful stories through proactive and reactive media and community relations. This role aims to enhance media coverage, improve storytelling capabilities, and support Life.Church's mission of leading people to Christ. The manager will work closely with the Public Relations Director and the Communications Group to develop strategies that connect individuals to the church's mission and encourage their spiritual journey.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance policy provided at 2x annual salary at no cost.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100%.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 12.5% contributions in the first year.
• $160 annually in development dollars for professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.