Media Relations Manager jobs in Stillwater, OK

Position Details

Req ID:

req17251

Position Title:

Communications and Media Relations Manager

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS7074

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Brand Management

Location Address:

307 Whitehurst
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Mack Burke

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

65,000.00 - 90,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references for consideration.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, communications, PR, public affairs, Polisci, marketing, creative writing or related.

Three years of related work experience. Demonstrated experience in planning, writing and editing compelling communications on behalf of an organization or publication. Supervisory experience required.

Must be able to analyze complex ideas, internal and external stakeholders, and multiple sources of information to develop communications strategies and effective messaging and content. Must demonstrate skills in writing and editing press releases and news articles in AP style, feature stories, news writing, web content, presentations, internal messaging and strategic communications.

Must have excellent people skills and ability to effectively deal with multiple contacts or stakeholders for projects. Must have the ability to work cross-functionally with supervisors, the Brand Management team and campus partners to ensure a collaborative environment, coordinated efforts and maximized outcomes.

Must demonstrate flexibility in the work environment and exhibit strong attention to detail as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and priorities on deadline. Demonstrate creativity, integrity and passion for growing the brand of Oklahoma State University.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Journalism, communications, PR, public affairs, Polisci, marketing, creative writing or related.

Five or more years of experience. Demonstrated experience in writing in AP style.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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