PR & Social Coordinator
Mercy Chefs
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portsmouth • Virginia • United States
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About the role
- Coordinate media requests in collaboration with the Public Relations Director and external PR partners during deployments and major initiatives
- Schedule interviews between journalists and Mercy Chefs spokespersons
- Provide interview briefs and talking points for on-site spokespersons
- Support on-site media coordination, ensuring smooth execution of interviews and coverage
- Support the Public Relations Director with social media execution
- Cross-trained in all social media responsibilities, including writing and scheduling posts, creating graphics or photo posts in Canva, and compelling Instagram stories
- Partner with the Public Relations Director to prepare background materials for interviews
- Develop talking points, key statistics, and impact highlights
- Ensure spokespersons are equipped with accurate, up-to-date information on Mercy Chefs operations
- Organize and distribute photo/video assets for media use
Requirements
- Experience in PR, communications, journalism, or social media
- Strong writing and storytelling skills (AP Style preferred)
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments (especially during disaster response)
- Basic photo/video capture and editing skills
- Strong organizational and coordination skills
- Willingness to travel and deploy
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
media coordinationinterview schedulingwritingstorytellingphoto editingvideo editingsocial media executionCanvaAP Stylebackground material preparation
Soft Skills
organizational skillscoordination skillsability to work under pressurecommunication skillscollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailcreativitytime managementwillingness to travel