Copywriter & Communications Specialist

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The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the State economic development office.  Our mission is to cultivate an environment where businesses and communities can grow and thrive.  We are a trusted government agency that partners with businesses and communities for strategic and sustainable growth and success, moving Oklahoma forward to becoming a top-ten state.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce seeks to fill a Copywriter & Communications Specialist position. This position is a full-time position in the state government. Oklahoma Department of Commerce offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. For more information about the benefit allowance, visit the Oklahoma State Benefits Overview. The annual salary for this position is up to $75,000 based on education and experience.

Qualified applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references.

The Marketing & Communications Team at the Oklahoma Department of Commerce provides internal and external communications solutions for agency programs and partner organizations. The division supports in-state initiatives—including the Main Street program, Oklahoma Film + Music, and community development partnerships—and collaborates directly with the Economic Development, Growth & Expansion (EDGE) division to market Oklahoma to expanding and relocating businesses.

We are seeking a Copywriter & Communications Specialist to serve as the lead writer for the agency. This position requires exceptional, versatile writing talent paired with the critical thinking needed to conceptualize new content ideas and determine effective ways to share them. The ideal candidate is a copywriter at heart who looks beyond individual writing assignments to proactively suggest fresh angles, editorial topics, and content distribution approaches that support agency goals.

The Marketing & Communications team currently consists of a division director, a project manager, a graphic designer, a technology and email manager, and a multimedia specialist.

• Advanced copywriting and editing skills across print and digital formats.

• Strong critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, identify content gaps, and propose creative solutions.

• Analytical ability to review content performance data and refine messaging accordingly.

• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects under deadline constraints.

• Successful candidates must be able to work both independently and in a group setting.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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