Company Overview

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death. Jesus Christ invites all of God's children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.

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.

• 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

• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to manage and coordinate numerous tasks and assignments concurrently
• Good organization skills
• Familiarity with and use of Internet "new media" outlets

• 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.