Director of Strategic Content

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oklahoma City Community College seeks a Director of Strategic Content to lead high‑level editorial and digital content for executive leadership and institutional priorities. The role transforms complex ideas into clear content for internal and external audiences and oversees a portfolio of blogs, articles, press materials, and digital content.

Reports to the Vice President for Executive Affairs and requires outstanding writing, editing, and project-management capabilities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, journalism, PR, English, marketing, or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, editorial content, or related field.
• Demonstrated professional writing and editing experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and management of high-level written, editorial, digital, media, and thought-leadership content.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear content for internal and external audiences.
• Manage a portfolio of executive blogs, articles, news features, press materials, and digital content.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams; ensure content quality and consistency.

Conocimientos

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Storytelling

Research

Content strategy

Time management

Digital content

CMS use

Educación

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, or related field

Herramientas

Content Management Systems

Descripción del empleo

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number

Posting Number Staff_0403550

Classification Title

Classification Title Staff

Working Title

Working Title Director of Strategic Content

Datatel Position ID PURE2DIRSTCT1A

Annual Hours

Annual Hours 2080 hours

Placement Range

Placement Range Commensurate with education and experience

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Job Category

Job Category Exempt

General Description

The Director of Strategic Content leads the development and management of high-level written, editorial, digital, media, and thought-leadership content supporting executive leadership and institutional priorities. The Director transforms strategic priorities, ideas, and complex information into clear, compelling content for internal and external audiences and manages a forward-looking portfolio of executive blogs, articles, news features, press materials, digital content, and other strategic written communications. The position requires exceptional writing and editing ability, initiative, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs and independently move high-priority content from concept through completion.

Reports To

Reports To Vice President for Executive Affairs

What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, or a related field.

Minimum five (5) years’ of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, journalism, editorial content, public relations, executive writing, strategic content, or a related field, including demonstrated professional writing and editing experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

Principles and best practices of strategic communications, executive communications, editorial development, public relations, and institutional messaging

Advanced writing, editing, research, and content development techniques for executive, digital, print, and media communications

Editorial planning, content strategy, publication processes, and management of multiple communication channels

Digital communications, website content management, social media platforms, and content optimization practices

Media relations practices, including press releases, media advisories, public statements, and thought-leadership communications

Higher education organizational structures, institutional priorities, governance, and stakeholder communications

Brand standards, editorial style guidelines, accessibility standards, and professional communication practices

Research methodologies, fact-checking procedures, and quality assurance practices for institutional communications

Confidentiality requirements, professional ethics, and appropriate handling of sensitive institutional information

Skills:

Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, with the ability to develop clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content

Advanced research, analytical, and information synthesis skills to translate complex subjects into accessible and meaningful communications

Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail and deadlines

Effective interpersonal communication and collaboration skills when working with executive leadership, institutional stakeholders, and cross-functional teams

Proficiency in digital content development, content management systems, and standard office and communication technologies

Critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills in sensitive and time-critical situations

Abilities:

Ability to anticipate executive communication needs, identify emerging opportunities, and proactively recommend content strategies

Ability to translate complex institutional priorities, initiatives, and information into clear, engaging, and effective communications for diverse audiences

Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive or high-profile institutional matters

Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and consistently meet demanding deadlines

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, faculty, staff, Marketing and Communications, and external stakeholders

Ability to identify opportunities to strengthen institutional visibility, communicate accomplishments, and support strategic objectives through compelling content

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The work is sedentary work