Communications Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural communications, strategic communications, mass communication, journalism, marketing, graphic design, public relations or related field.
• Three years of experience in communications and/or marketing.
• Strategic communications and marketing skills.
• Writing skills.
• Digital storytelling skills.
• Graphic design skills.
• Public relations skills.
• Oklahoma driver's license or ability to obtain an Oklahoma driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Experience developing, coordinating and executing integrated communications and marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives across multiple platforms.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communications and presentation skills.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with proficiency in Associated Press style.
• Ability to develop, align and adapt content to meet wide ranging audience needs and proactively engage with stakeholders, including internal partners, community members and statewide audiences.
• Working knowledge of social media strategy, paid advertising and audience targeting best practices.
• Experience with email marketing platforms and development/distribution of digital newsletters.
• Ability to analyze campaign performance using reporting metrics and apply insights to improve outcomes.
• Working knowledge of branding principles, including voice, tone, visual identity and content consistency.
• Proficiency in graphic design/layout and familiarity with visual content creation tools.
• Familiarity with project management systems and workflow tools.
• Basic understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive communications practices across media platforms.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 programs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of agriculture, communications and marketing, OSU Extension and the land-grant university structure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages and executes integrated communications and marketing initiatives for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service (OSU Extension).
• Develops and implements strategic communications and marketing campaigns from initial concept through execution and evaluation.
• Coordinates and develops digital content.
• Creates audience strategy.
• Proactively engages with stakeholders.
• Monitors campaign performance.
• Works closely with the department’s Senior Director and the Associate Vice President of OSU Extension to elevate the visibility and impact of Extension.
• Supports event marketing efforts, including promotion, messaging and audience engagement strategies.
• Manages website content and basic web editing.
• Collaborates effectively across teams, departments and external partners.
• Works cross-functionally with creative and digital teams to develop digital content, including web, social media and print materials.

Benefits

• Emphasis on self-care, professional development and educational attainment.