Communications Coordinator at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Position Details Req ID: req17609 Position Title: Communications Coordinator Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS8679 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Dean of Business Administration Location Address: 308E Business Building, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK Hiring Supervisor: Jeannette Parrish Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding): 41,000.00 - 58,000.00, Salary Work Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Occasional nights and weekends will be required for special events. Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: The Coordinator is responsible for the writing of marketing/advertising: copy, news stories, press releases, feature stories and research-related stories that communicate the message of the Spears School of Business. The Coordinator works closely with other Marketing and Communications team members in the planning and implementation of the Spears School's participation in: social media, photography and videography, assists graphic designers in the development, design, layout and/or editing of print and electronic publications, including magazines, newsletters, brochures, flyers, posters, invitations, advertisements and other marketing materials to communicate the Spears Business marketing and communication strategies. The Coordinator works directly with the Spears Business Director of Marketing and Communications and the unit's other full-time and part-time employees to advance the goals of Spears Business through marketing and communications. Special Instructions to Applicants Please include: Resume, Cover Letter, Three References, and 3-5 Writing Samples. Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or Business-related field. Three years of experience in publications, news media, or another closely related field. Competent in utilization of personal computer especially with respect to developing publications for the Internet, familiarity with available print media and with specialized software for development of print area. Public relations and marketing skills. Proficient in media layout and editing. Comfortable using both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. Excellent communications skills and ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Proficient in AP writing style and editing experience is required. Proficient in the application of Microsoft Word, and familiar with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ten years marketing, journalism, media and/or public relations experience. Five years of experience in a supervisory role.

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