Communication Coordinator II

State of Oklahoma

11d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Communication Coordinator II is responsible for storytelling and relationship building to help cultivate, plan, and coordinate the development of content through collaboration with program areas, county health departments, and the OSDH Office of Communication. Additionally, this position oversees media relations for the district.

Requirements

• Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing, English or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information officer, as well as one year of experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information officer.
• Advanced knowledge of AP Style and English usage, including grammar and composition; of public relations principles and techniques; of accepted styles for materials released to various media; of media sources and their capabilities; of visual graphics and video techniques; of agency's objectives; and of editing techniques and procedures.
• Ability is required to write and edit; to gather and organize pertinent data; to uphold and practice public relations principles and codes of ethics; to deliver informational presentations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of graphic terminology and techniques; of training principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Work with program areas to create and deliver content that is consistent with our brand and addresses program and agency goals.
• Assist with integrating storytelling to support county and state health department goals, through various mediums, including written, video, social media, e-newsletter, and website.
• Review and edit collateral and messaging to ensure organizational consistency, accessibility, and compliance.
• Assist with internal communications at the district level.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains contact with media, professional, and civic organizations and other special interest groups to promote health department programs.
• Prepares, edits, coordinates, and distributes news releases.
• Prepares speeches, District/County newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts, and other informational releases; coordinates major public relations or advertising campaigns for the district in conjunction with the Office of Communications.
• Develops special educational and promotional materials for presentation at exhibits, fairs, festivals, conferences, and schools; conducts tours of local health departments.
• Represents the District at civic and professional groups.
• Instructs, trains and may supervise the activities of others.
• Serves as photographer for the district and works in conjunction with the Office of Communications on video projects.
• Serves as project leader for special PR projects of the district.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees