Responsibilities

• Identify and develop compelling stories that showcase the University's people, research, innovation, and impact.
• Write engaging news releases, feature stories, media pitches, talking points, and other communications that advance the University's strategic priorities.
• Support campus marketing and communications initiatives including web, creative, and strategic marketing.
• Build strong relationships with local, regional, and national journalists to expand OU's earned media presence.
• Monitor media coverage, analyze performance metrics, and provide meaningful insights that help shape future communications strategies.
• Maintain project documentation and collaborate with colleagues using the department's project management systems.
• Partner across Marketing & Communications and with colleges, departments, and university leadership to identify emerging stories and communication opportunities. For a full job description, click here

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 2 years of experience in media relations, journalism, marketing or related area
• Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Preferred

• Preference with strong writing background and the ability to build community through storytelling.
• Experience with higher education and Tulsa community.

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes