Public Relations Specialist (Full-Time, On-Site)
St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
Steubenville, OH (35 minutes west of Pittsburgh International Airport)
About the Employer
The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is a non-profit research and educational institute that promotes life-transforming Scripture study in the Catholic tradition. The St. Paul Center is a focused team led by founder and President Dr. Scott Hahn, that is passionate about the Center’s mission to encourage and assist all Catholics to read Scripture from the heart of the Church. The Center serves clergy and laity, students and scholars, with research and study tools - from books and publications to multimedia and online programming.
Job Description
The St. Paul Center is seeking a full-time, on-site Public Relations Specialist to join our growing Marketing Team. This role is a unique opportunity for a self-driven and detail-oriented individual looking to support the mission of the St. Paul Center. The Public Relations Specialist will be chiefly responsible for supporting the launches of all books released by Emmaus Road Publishing, the publishing arm of the St. Paul Center. This individual will seek to develop meaningful and long-lasting relationships with contacts throughout Catholic media in order to maximize public relations opportunities for Emmaus Road Publishing books and authors. This position will also play a vital role in helping to grow the Marketing Team’s affiliate/influencer marketing program.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate public relations campaigns for all Emmaus Road Publishing books, drafting compelling press releases, facilitating interview opportunities, sending review copies, and overseeing the scheduling of interviews
- Support with public relations campaigns for select Emmaus Academic titles, as well as for major digital content launches
- Build and maintain an extensive network of contacts across Catholic media and throughout the institutional Church
- Grow an affiliate marketing program and conduct influencer and affiliate marketing for select titles and initiatives
- Support with the coordination of special events surrounding book launches
- Track the success of all public relations efforts through the use of coupon codes, QR codes, unique URLs, etc.
- Draft press releases on behalf of the Center to announce major initiatives and achievements
- Develop relationships with the local Steubenville community and press
- Provide tactical input into overall marketing strategy and campaign planning
- Conduct web-based advertising campaigns on social media, CatholicAdNet, and other platforms
Qualifications
- Experience in Catholic publishing and/or public relations, a plus.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with external contacts.
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers.
- Openness to working on tight deadlines and quick turnarounds.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Max Haben, Director of Marketing, at maxhaben@stpaulcenter.com.