Strategic Media Relations & Storytelling Coordinator

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communications and Media Relations Coordinator at Oklahoma State University supports earned media, strategic communications, and branding efforts through writing, editing, media monitoring, and outreach. You will help craft news releases, talking points, and web content in AP style, coordinating across Brand Management and campus partners to promote university priorities.

The role requires strong editing and writing, sound news judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, PR, public affairs, political science, marketing, creative writing or related (degree must be conferred on or before start date).
• Three years of related professional experience in media relations, journalism, public relations, strategic communications or content development.
• Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting earned media strategy execution through media monitoring, media distribution, research, pitching and outreach.
• Supporting communications planning tied to the university’s strategic priorities.
• Monitoring media coverage, tracking trends and identifying opportunities to elevate university expertise and achievements.
• Writing and editing news releases, feature stories, talking points, leadership messaging, web content and other strategic communications materials in AP style.
• Coordinating inter-departmental content development and execution
• Assisting with crisis communications, reputation management and rapid-response messaging efforts as needed.
• Completing special projects and contributing communications expertise to university-wide initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Public relations

Media relations

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related

Tools

AP style knowledge

Job description

The Communications and Media Relations Coordinator at Oklahoma State University supports earned media, strategic communications, and branding efforts through writing, editing, media monitoring, and outreach. You will help craft news releases, talking points, and web content in AP style, coordinating across Brand Management and campus partners to promote university priorities.

The role requires strong editing and writing, sound news judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a