Public Affairs Specialist

Builds strategic relationships with influential opinion leaders to advance the Church’s reputation and mission; provide insights and analysis to Church leaders by identifying challenges and opportunities, advising on decision impacts, and communicating effectively to foster positive relationships and solve problems.

• Coordinate and implement public affairs initiatives that align with priesthood leadership objectives in Cambodia.
• Provide responsive and proactive support to priesthood leaders and National Communication Council, including training and ongoing coordination.
• Organize and support high-level events, such as temple open house, visits from Church headquarters, and BYU performances. 
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including leaders in business, education, interfaith communities, local government, and media professionals. 
• Develop and publish news content that strategically elevates the Church’s public profile and fosters greater awareness.
• Draft responses to journalists, newspapers, magazines, radio and television inquiries.
• Draft, edits, and proposes materials that introduces and promotes the Church to external stakeholders. 
• Leverage social media platforms and data analytics to enhance the Church’s visibility and public engagement.
• Maintain detailed records of interactions with opinion leaders and develop tailored engagement plans for high-priority individuals. 
• Monitor and assess political developments and issues that could affect the Church’s operations or reputation in Cambodia.
• Create and maintain official correspondence or presentations related to public affairs in Cambodia. 

• University degree with at least 4-5 years of public relations, communications or related work experience, especially with social media. 
• Familiarity with Church organization and priesthood governance, event planning and management. Knowledge of Church policies, procedures and doctrines. 
• Experience essential with an array of cultures, peoples, working professional media and government and business leaders. 
• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in both English and Khmer, written and spoken.
• Self-disciplined, self-driven, responsive, and a team player. 
• Must hold a current temple recommend.