Salary
💰 $75,000 - $88,000 per year
About the role
- Develop and support strategic communications efforts that position Prison Fellowship as a thought leader in criminal justice reform and a recognized expert in issues related to incarceration and corrections
- Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
- Support day-to-day communications and media relations efforts, acting as a liaison for press inquiries, proactive outreach and media follow-up to enhance the ministry's visibility, reputation and brand among key audiences
- Maintain op-ed content calendar and develop narratives that support marketing campaigns, criminal justice trends and advocacy priorities
- Track, monitor, analyze and report media metrics to inform and guide communications strategy
- Oversee multiple projects, interviews and written pieces in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment
- Contribute to the strategic communications and thought leadership planning process
- Prepare and media-train spokespeople for print and broadcast interviews
- Travel up to 30% as required and comply with driving record and insurance requirements for driving duties
Requirements
- Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
- 5-7 years of professional experience in media relations, communications or public affairs
- Bachelor's degree required
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a portfolio that demonstrates clarity and excellence
- Demonstrated proficiency in AP writing style and journalistic writing standards
- Proven ability to develop and pitch stories that secure positive media coverage
- Expert organizational, analytical and project management skills
- Skilled in media training and preparing spokespeople for print and broadcast interviews
- Proficiency in using media monitoring tools to track and report metrics (Meltwater is a plus)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Background in advocacy, criminal justice and nonprofit sectors a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 30% and driving subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements
- Commitment to Prison Fellowship's Statement of Faith and Christian values as part of organizational requirements