Public Communications Specialist – Campaigns & Content

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package and insurance

Retirement plan with 7% match

Paid holidays and leave

Job summary

The Communications Specialist III at State of Oklahoma leads content creation, editing, and distribution across internal and external channels. You will manage email campaigns, public awareness efforts, and ensure messaging aligns with agency voice and standards.

Ideal candidates are strong writers, editors, and editors able to translate complex information into citizen-friendly content, with experience in govDelivery, MailChimp, WordPress, or similar tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, and public relations and two years of experience.
• OR six years of experience in communications, journalism or related field.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer experience as a state employee or a reporter with legislative beat experience.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits, and formats public-facing content for newsletters, email updates, website copy, and campaigns.
• Coordinates email campaigns and list management.
• Collaborates with internal teams to develop accurate, timely messaging.
• Supports public awareness campaigns from content to scheduling.
• Provides editing support for internal communications.
• Backs up social media scheduling and responds to inquiries with aligned messaging.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Content management

Email campaigns

Translate technical info

AP Style

Collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, and public relations

Six years of experience in communications, journalism or related field

Tools

GovDelivery

MailChimp

WordPress

Asana

Canva

Adobe Express

Job description

The Communications Specialist III at State of Oklahoma leads content creation, editing, and distribution across internal and external channels. You will manage email campaigns, public awareness efforts, and ensure messaging aligns with agency voice and standards.

Ideal candidates are strong writers, editors, and editors able to translate complex information into citizen-friendly content, with experience in govDelivery, MailChimp, WordPress, or similar tools.