Multichannel Communications Editor & Strategy Lead

Oklahoma Conference; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a full-time Communications Specialist to lead editorial content across the Conference’s print, digital, email, social media, video, and other communication channels.

This role manages editorial strategy, content calendars, and story development to deliver timely, accurate, engaging, and mission-focused communications that advance the priorities of the Oklahoma Conference and The United Methodist Church.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field required.
• 1–2 years of professional journalism, editorial content or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational, project management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead editorial strategy and content planning across print, digital, email, social media, and video.
• Manage the content calendar and coordinate story development with staff, clergy, and volunteers.
• Research, write, edit, and proofread content for publications, newsletters, websites, ads, and scripts.
• Serve as project manager for initiatives, coordinating timelines, resources, and contributors.
• Develop and manage annual conference communications and post-event reporting.
• Collaborate to develop communication strategies and high-quality content.
• Assist with design and production of publications while maintaining editorial quality.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

Verbal communication

Project management

Editorial judgment

Organizational skills

Collaborative skills

Canva

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Canva

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Email marketing platforms

Job description

The Oklahoma Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a full-time Communications Specialist to lead editorial content across the Conference’s print, digital, email, social media, video, and other communication channels.

This role manages editorial strategy, content calendars, and story development to deliver timely, accurate, engaging, and mission-focused communications that advance the priorities of the Oklahoma Conference and The United Methodist Church.