Public Relations Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Relations Specialist researches, writes, and edits materials for media and presents information on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. This specialist-level role may manage projects or perform advanced specialized duties, including consulting, desktop publishing, editing internal publications, or training. The position is based in Communication/Administration and is on-site, with no remote work eligibility. The role develops and distributes agency communications across traditional and digital channels, including news releases, speeches, newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts, social media content, and educational or promotional materials. It also supports public relations campaigns, engages with online communities, and helps ensure positive, appropriate social media interactions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication, marketing, English, or a related field, plus one year of experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations, or service as a public information officer; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus one year of qualifying experience.
Advanced knowledge of English usage, grammar, and composition; public relations principles and techniques; media styles and sources; visual graphics and video techniques; agency objectives; editing procedures; graphic terminology and techniques; and training principles and practices.
Ability to write and edit, gather and organize data, uphold public relations principles and ethical codes, deliver informational presentations, maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and measure social media campaign success.
Willingness and ability to travel and work within correctional facilities.
Ability to walk significant distances, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 pounds, as well as carry, push, or pull materials and equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AP Style.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
Experience with Canva.

Responsibilities

Prepare, edit, coordinate, and distribute news releases.
Prepare speeches, agency newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts, and other agency informational releases.
Coordinate major public relations or advertising campaigns for the agency.
Develop educational and promotional materials for exhibits, fairs, festivals, conferences, and schools, and conduct agency tours.
Manage agency social media accounts.
Create written and visual content, including graphics and videos, and shoot and edit video content for social media campaigns supporting internal and external communications.
Monitor and engage with online communities to promote respectful, appropriate, and positive experiences.
Oversee customer service provided via social media and alert the appropriate unit or organization about inappropriate content when necessary.
Attend events at the direction of the Chief of Public Relations.
Perform other duties as assigned.