Communications Specialist I
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Communications Coordinator 331835
Oklahoma City, OK (On-site)
$47K/yr – $52K/yrMid Level3+ years expOther
Posted 4 months ago
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Job Summary
Drive OSU-OKC storytelling and content across divisions to support enrollment, branding, and internal communications.
- Own development of feature stories, news articles, and profiles for website and digital channels.
- Must-have: Prolific writing ability with AP style and adaptable voice.
- Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with Admissions and Marketing to align content with enrollment goals.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Write compelling stories that showcase OSU-OKC students, faculty, programs and community impact
- Develop feature stories, news articles, profiles and human-interest content for website, publications and digital channels
- Conduct interviews with students, alumni, faculty and staff to gather authentic stories
- Create content that highlights OSU-OKC's mission, values and commitment to student success
- Ensure all content aligns with OSU-OKC and OSU brand standards and voice
- Support enrollment marketing efforts through strategic storytelling about academic programs, student outcomes and campus life
- Write and direct recruitment materials, including print and email content, program descriptions, student testimonials, advertising, website content and promotional materials
- Collaborate with system Enrollment Communications and Admissions teams to develop content that resonates with prospective students and families
- Create content highlighting OSU Applied Workforce Programs and career pathways in high-tech fields
- Support campaigns targeting specific student populations and program areas
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English or a related field.
- Three years of professional communications, journalism, public relations or marketing experience with demonstrated writing and storytelling abilities.
- Proficiency in AP style and adaptable writing style for various platforms and purposes
- Experience with content management systems and digital publishing tools
Preferred
- Master's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, English or a related field.
- Experience in higher education marketing or communications
- Knowledge of enrollment marketing best practices and student recruitment cycles
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
- Familiarity with technical and career-focused education programs
OSU-OKC
OSU–Oklahoma City develops and delivers collegiate level career and transfer educational programs, professional development and support services which prepare individuals to live and work in an increasingly technological and global community.Facts:■OSU-OKC is a branch campus of Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla.■OSU-OKC is a North Central Association accredited, state-assisted public technical college.■OSU-OKC offers one Bachelor in Technology degree, 34 Associate in Applied Science programs, seven Associate of Science programs, six certificate programs and a variety of developmental non-credit education courses.■More than 90 classes are offered on-line; 37% of our student population takes advantage of this opportunity.■Classes are offered days, nights, weekends, on-line, via Cox Cable, interactive TV and on DVD.■We have a 22-1 student to faculty ratio. ■Age range of students: 16-70■Average student age: 27.9■This campus enrolls approximately 7,500 full and part-time students each fall.■We employ 330 full-time faculty and staff.■Our campus sits on 110 acres and consists of 11 modern buildings.■We are conveniently located in northwest Oklahoma City at I-44 and I-40.
