Public Information Coordinator — Remote Temp Role

Ponca City Public Schools; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Public Schools is seeking a Public Information Coordinator (Temporary) to inform the community about district activities and promote the district’s story. The role focuses on media relations, messaging, and content across websites and social platforms.

The position reports to the Superintendent and involves supervising high school interns, developing campaigns, and coordinating press communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• Computer skills including Google Docs, Microsoft Office, Internet and email.
• Skills include use of websites, X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and other social media.
• Training in emerging social media platforms as needed.
• Demonstrated effective presentation, collaboration, verbal and written skills are required.
• Training or experience in communications with a variety of media preferred.
• Will be required to assist and supervise High School interns in the creation of social media content.
• The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to some of the listed qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serves as information liaison between school district, news media, and community at large.
• Constructs key messages that meet district objectives and resonate with audiences.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive, year-round marketing and communication plan that supports student enrollment, parent engagement, and community pride.
• Showcase district success stories, staff achievements, student accomplishments, and school initiatives using multimedia content and targeted messaging.
• Coordinate proactive outreach to local and state media, ensuring coverage aligns with district goals and values.
• Develops and updates the District’s crisis communication plan.
• Develops public relations strategies and actions for effective communications about the district and district initiatives.
• Supervise a team of high school student interns, guiding them to produce high-quality, age-appropriate digital content across platforms.
• Collaborate with staff districtwide to generate and post timely videos, photos, and written content for social media and district websites.
• Oversee all district and school websites and mobile apps, ensuring they are current, functional, and aligned with communication goals.
• Manage district-wide app push notifications and email blasts for timely parent updates.
• Plans and oversees budget for the Public Information Department.

Skills

Social media management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/related field

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Website management

Facebook

Instagram

YouTube

TikTok

X/Twitter

Job description

Ponca City Public Schools is seeking a Public Information Coordinator (Temporary) to inform the community about district activities and promote the district’s story. The role focuses on media relations, messaging, and content across websites and social platforms.

The position reports to the Superintendent and involves supervising high school interns, developing campaigns, and coordinating press communications.