Media Liaison – Global Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief – Virginia Beach, VA 

Tell the Story. Share the Impact. Bring Hope.

When disaster strikes, every story matters. Operation Blessing (OB) is looking for a Media Liaison to join our Global Disaster Relief team and capture the powerful stories of help, hope, and transformation happening in communities around the world. This is a hands-on media role for a talented storyteller who can move quickly, work under pressure, and find the human story in the middle of a crisis. You’ll deploy with our team capturing compelling video, photography, interviews, and testimonials that show the real impact of humanitarian aid. Your work will help bring these stories to audiences through the 700 Club, Club 700 Hoy Integrated Media, and other ministry platforms. Serving in this position facilitates ministry activities and contributes to OB’s Biblical mission to extend a helping hand in Christ’s name to meet physical and spiritual needs.

If you’re an experienced media professional who combines strong production skills with a heart for people, a passion for storytelling, and a willingness to go wherever the story takes you, this is an opportunity to use your talents for a purpose that matters.

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $65,000 annually. Final compensation within this range will be determined based on a combination of education, relevant experience, and demonstrated skills aligned with the role requirements.

What You’ll Do

You’ll capture and produce compelling stories of Operation Blessing’s disaster relief and humanitarian efforts, often deploying within hours to disaster areas. From shooting and editing video to conducting interviews, producing stand-up, photographing events, and delivering footage in real time, you’ll help tell stories that showcase the impact of OB’s work and its partnerships with churches and communities around the world. 

What You Bring

• Demonstrated experience in television production, print journalism, communications, and/or public relations
• Proficient in professional video production, including shooting, lighting, audio, and editing for both web and television broadcast
• Strong working knowledge of mirrorless and professional camera operation (e.g. Sony FX3,FX6 and Sony Aphas), along with broadcast audio systems
• Skilled in remote live broadcasting using TVU or LiveU systems
• Advanced editing skills using Adobe Premiere Pro; experience with Adobe After Effects and audio mixing/editing
• Experience in still photography and writing compelling feature stories for print or web
• English is required; fluency in Spanish strongly preferred for fieldwork within Hispanic communities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office with ability to learn new technology/software
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Culturally sensitive and respectful when working with diverse communities in crisis zones
• Emotionally resilient with the ability to work under pressure and remain calm during emergencies
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as an effective member of a team in low-infrastructure environments
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a variety of climates and austere environments
• Able to stand for extended periods, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically strenuous tasks
• Willingness to deploy on short notice and remain in the field for extended periods of time during disaster relief operations domestically and internationally
• Comfortable working in challenging living conditions, which may include limited access to electricity and clean water
• Ability to make business-related purchases using a company purchasing card
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and valid passport 
• Personal vehicle required for use in non-disaster settings
• Available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
• Demonstrated life application of Biblical principles and practices in alignment with OB’s non-profit Christian mission

Please include a link to your video portfolio.

Why Work at Operation Blessing

At Operation Blessing, you’ll use your creative and technical talents in a mission-driven, Christ-centered environment to tell stories that inspire compassion, mobilize support, and make a tangible difference in communities around the world.

We also believe in investing in the people who make this mission possible. Operation Blessing offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and sick time, paid parental leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, department and ministry-wide chapel time, substantial tuition reduction for employees and dependents through our partnership with Regent University, and more.

Operation Blessing (OB) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that provides strategic relief on an ongoing basis through core programs such as hunger relief, medical care, clean water, and disaster relief. Headquartered in beautiful Virginia Beach, VA, OB offers a professional and rewarding work environment, competitive salary, and benefits package to include healthcare for full-time positions. If you meet the listed qualifications and are in agreement with OB’s mission and purpose, please click apply or visit our OB Job Board at www.ob.org for application and benefit information.

We are unable to give full consideration to resumes without applications.