Public Relations Specialist

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Communication/Administration

Basic Purpose:  

Positions in this job family are responsible for researching, writing and editing various materials for media, and presenting information for a state agency. 

Typical Functions:  

• Prepares, edits, coordinates and distributes news releases. 

• Prepares speeches, agency newsletters, brochures, web pages, broadcast scripts and other agency informational releases; coordinates major public relations or advertising campaigns for the agency. 

• Develops special educational and promotional materials for presentation at exhibits, fairs, festivals, conferences and schools; conducts tours of agency. 

• Manages agency social media accounts.  

• Formulates high-quality written and visual content, including graphics and videos, and shoots and edits video content for social media campaigns supporting both internal and external communications. 

• Engages with online communities by monitoring interactions and promoting a respectful, appropriate, and positive experience. 

• Oversees customer service provided via social media and when necessary, alerts the appropriate unit or organization regarding inappropriate content. 

• Attends events at the direction of the Chief of Public Relations. 

• Other Duties as assigned 

Level Descriptor:  

This is the specialist level where incumbents are responsible for serving as a project manager or for performing advanced specialized duties such as consulting, desktop publishing, editing internal publications, or training. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include 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; of editing techniques and procedures; of graphic terminology and techniques; and of training principles and practices.  

Ability is required 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; and measure the success of social media campaigns. 

Education and Experience:  

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a 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 serving as a public information officer; or an equivalent combination of education and experience and one year of experience in writing and editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information officer. 

Special Requirements:  

Some positions may require that applicants be willing and able to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with this position. 

ODOC requires applicants to be willing and able to travel and work within correctional facilities. 

Applicants must be able to walk significant distances and stand for extended periods of time.  

Applicants must be able to lift up to 40 pounds, carry, push or pull materials and equipment as required to perform essential job duties.  

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite and Canva.  

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

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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