Area Relations Manager

The Area Relations Division helps Area Presidencies and their Communication Councils create understanding, build relationships, and extend the reach of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the world.

We accomplish this by connecting Church headquarters with Area leadership and communication teams, supporting locally relevant communication strategies, sharing best practices, and strengthening the Church's ability to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ to diverse audiences around the world.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategically minded Area Relations Manager who can serve as a trusted advisor, relationship builder, and key liaison between the Church Communication Department (CCD) and assigned Church Areas. This individual will support Area leaders and communication professionals and help them develop effective strategies, strengthen communication capabilities, and coordinate efforts that support the priorities of Area Presidencies and the worldwide Church.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing, public relations, or a related field, or equivalent significant demonstrated professional experience.
- Six to seven years of relevant professional experience in strategic communication, public affairs, media relations, reputation management, institutional messaging, government relations, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication strategies.
- Experience supporting organizational change, leadership development, and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

- Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and ability to translate organizational objectives into actionable communication plans.
• Excellent relationship-building, consulting, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional storytelling, grammar, editing, and AP-style writing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders, influence without direct authority, and collaborate across teams and organizational boundaries.
• Strong understanding of media relations, crisis communication, audience engagement, and reputation management.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures, cultural differences, and sensitive communication issues with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple geographic Areas.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master's degree in communication, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
- Second-language proficiency and/or international or global experience.
- Experience in working closely with senior Church leadership.