Communications Coordinator

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as the resident authority on Digital/Social Media marketing, crafting the information strategy that will tell the story of the Oklahoma National Guards Youth Programs. The talented professional will be responsible for researching, writing and editing various materials for media, and presenting information for a state agency.

Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of 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 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or 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.
• Formal training/experience in photography and photo editing, or be willing to attend local, basic photography/editing training within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, develops and maintains contact with the Oklahoma National Guard Public Affairs Office, media, professional and civic organizations, and other special interest groups to promote agency programs.
• Prepares, edits, coordinates and distributes news releases.
• Prepares talking points, agency newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts and other agency informational releases; coordinates major public relations or advertising campaigns for agency programs.
• Manage the program’s social media accounts including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram-developing regular posting schedules, and driving audience engagement.
• Review digital media analytics to evaluate campaign performance, identify trends, and make data driven decisions.
• Develops special educational and promotional materials for presentation at exhibits, fairs, festivals, conferences and schools; conducts tours of agency.
• Represents agency at civic and professional groups.
• Instructs, trains and may supervise the activities of others.
• Serves as photographer for the agency.
• Serves as project leader for special PR projects of the agency programs.

Benefits

• A percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
• 11 holidays
• A minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year
• A comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level