Communication Strategist

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-office position located in Oklahoma County. The Communication Strategist determines communication strategies and designs the elements for grant campaigns and grantee support. The Communication Strategist works with internal Campaign Managers, Communication Specialists, Quality & Performance staff, Program Architects, Program Managers, and external contractors to ensure TSET is communicating through the appropriate channels to reach intended audiences about funding opportunities and program successes. The Communication Strategist also works closely with TSET partners and the TSET Event and Outreach Coordinator to provide communication and public relations support to further the impact and reach of TSET programs.

Requirements

• all aspects of and experience in public relations, advertising and social-marketing principles, methods and tactics.
• advanced usage of English language, including grammar and composition.
• project management processes and understanding of project management and leadership.
• Skills including: message framing, news and report writing and research, publishing techniques and procedures, media monitoring and analyses.
• developing and implementing performance metrics (KPIs) for program communications.
• strong storytelling capabilities, including identifying story opportunities, conducting interviews, and producing polished narratives that align with strategic messaging.
• Abilities required to: manage change effectively.
• practice and uphold public relations principles and code of ethics.
• conduct research, analyze, and communicate results.
• plan, organize, and direct the work of support staff and monitor project timelines.
• build trust and serve as an accessible, responsive resource for grantees seeking communication and branding support.
• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, advertising, marketing, communication, journalism or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of professional-level experience utilizing public relations principles and techniques, marketing and graphic design terminology, and practices.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports TSET’s commitment to preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease in Oklahomans and creating healthier places for all Oklahomans to live, work, learn, and play.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for grantee communication needs, including reviewing branding and logo guidelines, providing feedback on communication materials, approving sponsorships and signage requests, as well as supporting the development of comprehensive communication plans.
• Offers consultation and technical assistance on an as-needed basis to local program and project coordinators in public relations (including news writing, media relations, event and sponsorship planning), advertising, and social marketing.
• Assists grantees in integrating messaging research into communications efforts.
• Identifies strategic communication or marketing opportunities for new programs and grants in conjunction with Program Architects and works with appropriate Strategic Communication staff to execute.
• Determines strategic outcomes and measures for programmatic marketing needs.
• Receives media recommendations from program evaluations and determines the best course for enhancing communication around those programs.
• Works collaboratively with TSET grantees and internal staff to gather and share success stories about the grants, programs, and initiatives that TSET funds (or in which TSET funds are being leveraged) for public and stakeholder audiences
• Provides social marketing theory-based project planning, consultation, technical assistance, and training to TSET staff and grantees, as well as managing special projects related to grantee-oriented operations of TSET.
• Collaborates with other public and private organizations to enhance the agency’s programs, campaigns, and activities as directed by the Director of Strategic Communication.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and collaborative relationships with program staff, grantees, contractors, and collaborative partners.
• Travels to grantee and partner locations throughout the state, as needed, to provide technical assistance, consultation, and communication support.
• Also travels in-state and out-of-state, as needed to build capacity, provide training, or receive training.

Benefits

• Benefit allowance based on dependents who are covered on health insurance.
• Several health, dental , and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.
• 11 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation , and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Longevity Pay, based on the employee’s years of service.

What This Job Offers

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