Public Affairs Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Media Relations: Draft press releases, news and feature articles, and position papers. Respond to inquiries from journalists across various media platforms including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television.
• Digital Content: Manage messaging and maintenance for the "News Room" website and utilize "new media" outlets such as blogs and social media.
• Strategic Analysis: Review and analyze social, political, and economic trends to provide strategic reports and insights into worldwide information and trends.
• Content Creation: Draft, edit, and propose materials for brochures, leaflets, press packets, and video news releases. Assist in the production of videos and audio-visual presentations.
• Event Management: Take lead responsibility for special events such as General Conference, temple open houses, Tabernacle Choir receptions, and centennial celebrations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support strategic efforts to create positive relationships with government and community leaders.
• Crisis Management: Assist in the creation and implementation of crisis management plans.
• Training: Develop materials to train priesthood leaders, public affairs directors, and missionaries.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Religious Status: Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend (this is a mandatory requirement for this role).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field (Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Government Relations, International Relations, Political Science, or Social Science).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Affairs, Communications, or Marketing. 6+ years is preferred. Equivalent professional experience may be considered in place of education.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to think strategically and bridge groups together.
• Organization Knowledge: Understanding of Church organization and priesthood governance.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organization skills to balance competing priorities and manage multiple assignments concurrently under pressure.
• Communication: Ability to represent the department effectively to individuals at all professional levels.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official application portal at the Church's career site. Follow this link to the application page. Ensure your application highlights your relevant experience and confirms your eligibility for a Temple Recommend.