Public Affairs Manager at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

• Drafts press releases, news and feature articles, position papers, training materials, speeches, etc
• Drafts responses to journalists, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, inquiries and drafts news and feature stories for release to the worldwide media.
• Familiarity with and use of Internet "new media" outlets such as "bloggers,' others, The incumbent will review and analyzes social political and economic trends
• Assists with "News Room" web-site messaging and maintenance
• Provides research and evaluation for pre and post public relations initiatives
• Drafts reports/articles to provide strategic analysis of worldwide information and trends
• Drafts, edits, and proposes material for brochures, leaflets, press packets, video news releases, public service programming, etc
• Assists in production of videos, audio visual presentations, etc.
• Develops materials to train priesthood leaders, public affairs directors and missionaries
• Has increased responsibility for special events such as General Conference, temple open houses, Tabernacle Choir receptions, dedications, centennials, etc.
• Enables/supports those who work strategically to create positive relationships for the Church with media, government and community leaders
• Drafts, edits, and proposes material for brochures, leaflets, press packets, video news releases, public service programming, etc
• Assists in the creation and implementation of crisis management plans

Responsibilities

Potential duties:

• Drafts press releases, news and feature articles, position papers, training materials, speeches, etc.
• Drafts responses to journalists, newspapers, magazines, radio, television, inquiries
• Drafts news and feature stories for release to the worldwide media
• Familiarity with and use of Internet "new media" outlets such as "bloggers,' others
• Assists with "News Room" web-site messaging and maintenance
• Provides research and evaluation for pre and post public relations initiatives
• Reviews and analyzes social, political and economic trends
• Drafts reports/articles to provide strategic analysis of worldwide information and trends
• Drafts, edits, and proposes material for brochures, leaflets, press packets, video news releases, public service programming, etc.
• Assists in production of videos, audio visual presentations, etc.
• Develops materials to train priesthood leaders, public affairs directors and missionaries
• Has increased responsibility for special events such as General Conference, temple open houses, Tabernacle Choir receptions, dedications, centennials, etc.
• Enables/supports those who work strategically to create positive relationships for the Church with media, government and community leaders
• Assists in the creation and implementation of crisis management plans

Qualifications

• Must be worthy of a Temple Recommend
• Bachelors degree in communications-related field or equivalent (i.e., public relations, communications, journalism, marketing, government relations, international relations, political science, social science).
• Minimum 5 years, Prefer 6+ years, In areas related to Public Affairs; Communications; Marketing; Media; Government Relations; International Relations, etc. Equivalent experience may replace education.
• Ability to think strategically and assist in bringing people together
• Understanding of Church organization and priesthood governance.  Ability to represent the department well with individuals at or below his own level.
• Ability to manage and coordinate numerous tasks and assignments concurrently.
• Good organization skills are required to balance competing priorities within time constraints, often under pressure.