What are the responsibilities and job description for the Publicity Assistant position at Reasons to Believe Inc?
Reasons to Believe (RTB) is an international, outreach-oriented, science apologetics ministry. Our mission is to spread the Christian gospel by demonstrating that sound reason and scientific research—including the very latest discoveries—consistently support, rather than erode, confidence in the truth of the Bible and faith in the personal, transcendent God revealed in both Scripture and nature.
We are seeking a full-time publicity assistant to assist the communications department by performing duties and offering creativity that supports and advances opportunities and relationships with the media, bringing greater public awareness of RTB, its message, and its resources. To apply, click the apply button, register for an account, upload your résumé, and complete the application.
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build rapport readily
- Ability to think creatively and strategically
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to multitask amid fast-paced, stressful circumstances
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented/excellent at follow through
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Mature Christian
- Committed to RTB’s mission, vision, and core values
Responsibilities/Duties:
Research
- Seek out new interview venues via multiple research tools.
- Stay apprised of relevant/breaking pitch topics daily through monitoring resources such as HARO, podcast guests, daily emails from news and science outlets, etc.
- Vet new outlets who request an interview as well as vet recommended venues.
- Stay apprised of current best practices in media and research how to better reach our audience.
- Review recent interviews for the sake of sharing on social media and to offer feedback to scholars
Writing/Communication
- Assist Communications Director and Public Relations in writing/sending pitches. Create discussion/talking points for interviews.
- Assist Public Relations in writing press releases.
- Correspond with media personalities.
- Create confirmation sheets, bios, and all relevant details.
- Assist Public Relations with writing social media copy.
- Assist with other writing projects as assigned.
Data Management:
- Create/maintain media accounts in database.
- Create a detailed “smartsheet” for each interview.
- Assist in pulling targeted lists from database for pitches.
Scheduling:
- Predetermine scholar availability for interviews.
- Schedule interviews, collaborating with scholar and scholars’ assistants and RTB Media Department if applicable.
- Coordinate scheduling with multiple entities/departments for film projects.