Senior Donor Communications & Storytelling Lead

Oklahoma State University Foundation; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Foundation seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead editorial writing and content creation for donor-focused materials, STATE Magazine, and fundraising communications. You will interview donors, coordinate with brand and events teams, and shape multi-channel content to engage supporters and elevate university priorities.

The role emphasizes storytelling, journalism excellence, strategic planning, and collaboration with internal partners to publicize donor impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in journalism, marketing, public relations, or related field.
• 3–6 years of related professional experience and/or training required.
• Advanced writing, editing, interviewing and research skills are necessary.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and team collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling impact stories for print and digital publication to inspire, solicit and steward donors.
• Lead STATE Magazine content as editor-in-chief, coordinating planning, writing, production and strategy.
• Conduct donor and university interviews to gather human-interest material.
• Develop communications for gift announcements, events and fundraising campaigns.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance research, content development and workflow while ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Advanced writing

Interviewing

Editing

Research

Storytelling

Communication

Content creation

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

AI tools

Job description

Oklahoma State University Foundation seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to lead editorial writing and content creation for donor-focused materials, STATE Magazine, and fundraising communications. You will interview donors, coordinate with brand and events teams, and shape multi-channel content to engage supporters and elevate university priorities.

The role emphasizes storytelling, journalism excellence, strategic planning, and collaboration with internal partners to publicize donor impact