Oklahoma State University Hiring for Communication Specialist Job at Stillwater, OK Full Time

This position requires a versatile person with a wide-range of skills, including overseeing the Spears School of Business social media accounts and the School’s digital marketing initiatives, coordinating the production of the web content for the Spears Business website (updating existing web pages, building new web pages from templates and troubleshooting any and all issues related to the website), writing copy for news releases, magazines, newsletters, advertising and other marketing/communications projects, and assisting with photography/videography to tell the stories of students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and others.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include: Resume, Three References and a Cover Letter.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or related field

Demonstrated experience in communications, including but not limited to production of web content, social media, video, writing, editing and content creation.

Position requires: Basic understanding of web sites operations, word processing with excellent spelling and grammar skills, and basic image manipulation skills.

Must be able to communicate effectively to interpret and implement suggestions and requests from Spears Personnel. Must be able to multi-task while maintaining a calm and welcoming manner.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred additional skills include:
Website content management experience (preferably OmniUpdate), basic image manipulation, basic HTML.

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.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.