Communications Manager

September 24

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Prison Fellowship

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Non-profit • Charity • Social Impact

Prison Fellowship is the nation's largest Christian nonprofit organization focused on serving incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. Founded in 1976, the organization works closely with churches and volunteers to provide in-prison programs, advocate for justice reform, and offer support to families affected by incarceration. Through its Angel Tree program, Prison Fellowship delivers Christmas gifts on behalf of incarcerated parents and organizes activities like summer camps for their children. The organization is committed to promoting justice and human dignity and sees every person as worthy of hope and a second chance.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 1976

🤝 Non-profit

🤲 Charity

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• Develop and support strategic communications efforts that position Prison Fellowship as a thought leader in criminal justice reform and a recognized expert in issues related to incarceration and corrections • Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions • Support day-to-day communications and media relations efforts, acting as a liaison for press inquiries, proactive outreach and media follow-up to enhance the ministry's visibility, reputation and brand among key audiences • Maintain op-ed content calendar and develop narratives that support marketing campaigns, criminal justice trends and advocacy priorities • Track, monitor, analyze and report media metrics to inform and guide communications strategy • Oversee multiple projects, interviews and written pieces in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment • Contribute to the strategic communications and thought leadership planning process • Prepare and media-train spokespeople for print and broadcast interviews • Travel up to 30% as required and comply with driving record and insurance requirements for driving duties

🎯 Requirements

• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions • 5-7 years of professional experience in media relations, communications or public affairs • Bachelor's degree required • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a portfolio that demonstrates clarity and excellence • Demonstrated proficiency in AP writing style and journalistic writing standards • Proven ability to develop and pitch stories that secure positive media coverage • Expert organizational, analytical and project management skills • Skilled in media training and preparing spokespeople for print and broadcast interviews • Proficiency in using media monitoring tools to track and report metrics (Meltwater is a plus) • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Excel • Background in advocacy, criminal justice and nonprofit sectors a plus • Willingness to travel up to 30% and driving subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements • Commitment to Prison Fellowship's Statement of Faith and Christian values as part of organizational requirements

🏖️ Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • retirement account funding • flexible spending accounts • paid maternity and parental leave benefits • paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment • Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro-rated basis • team-oriented, mission-driven, supportive environment with cutting-edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development