Public Relations Director

Adventist Media Ministries•Loveland, CO

2d•$75,092 - $85,694

About The Position

The Public Relations Director serves the Voice of Prophecy by building relationships with ministry supporters, listeners, Bible students, and other publics to support its mission of sharing the gospel through media and public evangelism. The position oversees donor relations activities and field representatives according to Adventist Media Ministries and Voice of Prophecy policies and objectives, with authority delegated by the Public Relations Department Director. The director develops and edits communications across print, online, and social media; oversees content on the main ministry website and microsites; coordinates promotional activities and ministry exhibits; manages the department budget; and works with other departments to ensure coordinated communication. The role also supervises the social media specialist, monitors media coverage, submits broadcasts for award consideration, and takes on other responsibilities as assigned. The role creates articles and other content for Adventist publications, ministry websites, news platforms, social media, and other outlets; provides content to national media as needed; and works with the media department on video interviews at evangelistic meetings and Sponsorship Weekends. It coordinates program promotion, including advertising, newsletters, and editing ministry materials. Event duties include securing and organizing exhibits, coordinating booth staffing and logistics, and following up with booth visitors. The director also serves on committees and gives tours of Voice of Prophecy headquarters when the main tour guides are unavailable. This is a full-time, exempt position with an equivalent of 38 regular hours per week. Work is generally in an office, requires some travel and some weekend work, and may involve standing, walking, desk work, and minimal reaching, climbing, and lifting up to 30 pounds. Professional attire is required; no special safety gear is needed. The annual salary range is $75,092 to $85,694, with starting salary dependent on education and experience.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor's degree in public relations or a related field.
Minimum five years of experience in public relations or a related field.
Close relationship with Jesus Christ and ability to set a good example for others.
Membership in good standing in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Advanced writing, editing, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to exercise direction, make decisions, and assume responsibility.
Good interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite or related Apple applications.
Flexibility to adapt to urgent projects or unusual situations.
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies, including donors and board members.

Nice To Haves

Photoshop or InDesign experience.

Responsibilities

Write major ministry communications for print and online channels.
Oversee content on the main ministry website and microsites.
Coordinate ministry exhibits and related event logistics, including securing exhibit spaces, booking staff hotel rooms for large events, creating booth schedules, arranging staffing, coordinating shipping, and ordering booth services such as electricity and carpet.
Edit major documents from all departments, including appeal letters, and edit letters, brochures, website content, receipt letters, monthly appeals, books, Bible studies, manuals, and other resources as requested.
Work with other departments to coordinate communications.
Manage the department budget.
Submit ministry broadcasts for award consideration.
Oversee the social media specialist and evaluate social media strategies and results.
Write articles for Adventist publications and create content for NAD NewsPoints, social media, ministry websites, related websites, and other platforms.
Provide content to national media as needed.
Work with the media department to conduct video interviews at evangelistic meetings and Sponsorship Weekends.
Create product descriptions for the Voice of Prophecy store.
Reserve publication advertisements and work with the creative department to create display and banner ads.
Send the monthly e-newsletter and weekly Discovery Mountain and Disclosure communications.
Work with the social media specialist to develop short- and long-term campaigns for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Interact with supporters who contact the ministry and ensure they feel heard and understood.
Work with the creative department to design booths and create giveaway items, and find ways to connect with booth visitors after events.
Provide church entities with requested photos, biographies, and other materials.
Assist with event sales as needed.
Serve on various committees and monitor media coverage.
Give tours of Voice of Prophecy headquarters when the main tour guides are unavailable.
Fulfill other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Voice of Prophecy.