Communications Coordinator II

State of Oklahoma • GA

87d • $60,000

About The Position

The Communications Coordinator II is responsible for being a storyteller and relationship builder who helps 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

• 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.
• One year of experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information officer.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge of AP Style and English usage, including grammar and composition.
• Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of accepted styles for materials released to various media.
• Knowledge of media sources and their capabilities.
• Knowledge of visual graphics and video techniques.
• Knowledge of agency's objectives and editing techniques and procedures.

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.
• Establish, develop, and maintain contact with media, professional, and civic organizations and other special interest groups to promote health department programs.
• Prepare, edit, coordinate, and distribute news releases.
• Prepare speeches, District/County newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts, and other informational releases; coordinate major public relations or advertising campaigns for the district in conjunction with the Office of Communications.
• Develop special educational and promotional materials for presentation at exhibits, fairs, festivals, conferences, and schools; conduct tours of local health departments.
• Represent the District at civic and professional groups.
• Instruct, train and may supervise the activities of others.
• Serve as photographer for the district and work in conjunction with the Office of Communications on video projects.
• Serve as project leader for special PR projects of the district.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

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 vendors.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree