Media Relations Manager

Job overview

The Media Relations Manager role is onsite in Edmond, OK, and compensation is not specified. Life.Church’s mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ; its Communications Group connects people to that mission and supports ministry efforts. The manager strengthens proactive and reactive media relations by identifying stories, shaping messaging, coordinating press efforts, and maintaining journalist relationships. The role helps the Public Relations Team communicate organizational stories and support Life.Church’s mission and reach.

What you'll do

• Contribute strategy ideas for press initiatives
• counsel and resource staff for speaking engagements, research projects, and community requests
• craft messaging on sensitive topics
• draft and distribute press materials
• coordinate press logistics
• respond strategically to media requests and external inquiries
• monitor news trends and coverage
• build journalist relationships and research-based media lists
• identify stories across teams and ministries
• curate visual assets
• and maintain biographies, fact sheets, and historical documents for external use.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

media relations manager

full-time

onsite

edmond ok

life.church

public relations

media relations

press strategy

journalist relations

media monitoring

strategic communication

bachelor's degree required

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid parental leave
• employer-paid leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability for qualified full-time staff
• wellness and mental health benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• professional development dollars
• casual dress and work environment.

Why this role

Supports proactive and reactive press efforts within the Public Relations Team of the Communications Group.

About the employer

Life.Church is hiring for this role. Industry: Religious Organizations. Sector: 81.