Director of Public Relations
About The Position
The Director of Public Relations works with the Executive Director of Communications and Strategy to guide district public relations, media relations, and social media. The director helps ensure that families, staff, and community members receive clear and consistent information. This role manages media requests and district events, prepares key messages, and serves as a spokesperson when needed. The director also supports school and district teams with planning, messaging, and communication needs. In addition, the position supports the development and use of social media strategies that highlight district goals and share the work of Tulsa Public Schools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields
- Five (5) years of experience in communications, media, public relations, or similar roles
- Three (3) years of experience working with traditional media outlets (print, radio, broadcast) and/or writing for print media
- Three (3) years of experience with social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, with proven success in expanding platform reach and engagement
- Experience developing media releases, content for social media, and marketing and public relations collateral, including strong editing and proofreading skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite
- Experience using social media monitoring tools to track reach and engagement
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a school district or education-based setting preferred
Responsibilities
- Guide district public relations
- Guide media relations
- Guide social media
- Ensure that families, staff, and community members receive clear and consistent information
- Manage media requests
- Manage district events
- Prepare key messages
- Serve as a spokesperson when needed
- Support school and district teams with planning, messaging, and communication needs
- Support the development and use of social media strategies that highlight district goals and share the work of Tulsa Public Schools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
