Media Liaison – Global Disaster Relief

Disaster Relief – Virginia Beach, VA 

Operation Blessing (OB) is seeking a talented Media Liaison to capture and communicate the impact of OB’s humanitarian efforts around the world. This position is responsible for producing compelling, high-quality media that tells the story of lives transformed through disaster response and ongoing relief initiatives, supporting broadcast, digital, and ministry outreach. 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.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• 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, clean driving record, and valid passport 
• Personal vehicle required for use in non-disaster settings
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed
• Demonstrated life application of Biblical principles and practices in alignment with OB’s nonprofit Christian mission

Please include a link to your video portfolio.

Operation Blessing (OB) is a nonprofit 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.