Communications Consultant II Communications

ONEOK Corporate Communications is seeking an internal communications consultant who is passionate about developing communications solutions that inform engage and connect ONEOKs 6000-plus employees. This is an opportunity to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment with a top-notch communications team at a company that truly values communications employee engagement and culture.

The ideal candidate has experience in internal/employee communications corporate communications and/or large organizations that have diverse populations. This is a hybrid position that can be based in Tulsa Oklahoma or Dallas Texas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support planning and production of the companys internal and external communications programs including but not limited to press releases media pitches communications plans company publications email campaigns web and intranet content brandingmaterialsand other digital and printed materials

• Execute communications plans and deliverables aligned to business priorities across multiple channels and audiences

• Writeeditand produce content for internal and external audiences including news stories feature articles email campaigns intranetcontentand other materials

• Collaboratewith internal partnersand cross-functional stakeholderstogather information align oncommunicationneedsandsupporttimelydelivery of projects and deliverables

• Serve as a communicationsadvisorto cross-functional teams collaborating with stakeholders across departments to develop and deliver integrated communications that support businessobjectives.

• Support the development of communications strategies with guidance from senior team members

• Ensure all communications deliverables align with ONEOK brand standards styleguidelinesand applicable communications policiesmaintainingconsistency across channels and formats.

• Assistin the evaluation of communications initiatives campaigns and materials based on strategic goals; apply feedback to improve future deliverables

• Support campaigns and initiatives by coordinatinglogistics contentdevelopmentand distribution across channels

• Contribute to the production of background conversations interviews news releases feature and news stories for the company intranetwebsiteand publications and audiovisual or video presentations for internal and external audiences

• Assistin the preparation of speeches messaging or talking points for company executives and leadership as directed

• Respond to stakeholder inquiries asappropriateand support executivesmanagersand employees in communications-related activities;assistin responding to inquiries from media representatives community membersemployeesand other stakeholders concerning company activities

• Assistin reviewing financial and statistical data related to market research and annual report data to support informed communications; help track budget activities related to the production of communications materials and campaigns

• Track engagement metricsandusebasic analyticsfeedbackandperformance insights to inform recommendationsandimprovecontenteffectivenessacross channels

• Partner with stakeholders to understand communication needs and provide recommendations with guidance from senior team members

• Support management personnel in handling media contacts and both internal and external communications activities with guidance from senior team members

• Support the development coordination and delivery of communications-related training and programs for managers and employees;assistin developing communications programs for managers and employees

Education

Bachelors Degree in communications journalism other relatedfieldor an equivalent combination of formal education

Work Experience

• Experience related to:

• Public relations

• Mass communications

• Communications project coordination

• Journalism (news and feature writing)

• Broadcasting

• Media relations

• Employee/internal communications

• Audiovisual production

• Television and/or video production techniques

• Communicating through use of various mediums (print digital video graphics etc.) using strong written and verbal skills

• Data and analyticsmonitoringand reporting

• Interpersonal communication skills

• Planning and supporting meetings

• Experience supporting the identification and research of trends and issues of concern to the company and industry

• Experience writingeditingand producing content including speeches talking points messaging feature articles press releases email campaigns audiovisual presentations intranetcontentand brochures

• Experience applying brand guidelines stylestandardsand organizational policies to communications content across multiplechannels.

• Experience readinginterpretingand sharing information from periodicals journals publications financialstatementsand internal communications

• Experience supporting the coordination of communications training programs

• Experience responding to inquiries from various internal and external groups concerning company activities; experience supporting presentations paneldiscussionsand media-related activities

• Experience working across functions or departments to plan develop and execute communications in a collaborative or matrixed environment.

• Experience interactingcommunicatingand contributing to presentations and communications guidance effectively

• Experience in use and function of office equipment including computers and applicable software; experience using digital collaboration contentdevelopmentand analytics tools with familiarity with approved AI-enabled tools to support drafting editing research and measurement

KnowledgeSkillsand Abilities

• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange written and verbal information and instructions; conduct oral presentations

• Ability to: effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to: collaborate and work well with other team memberscross-functional stakeholderssubject matterexpertsand third-party consultants

• Ability to: create content with strong skills in writing editing storytellingspeakingand presentations; knowledge of AP Stylebook

• Ability to: coordinate across teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Knowledgeof:digital communications channels collaboration platforms content managementtoolsand emerging AI-enabled communications capabilities relevant to content development and distribution

• Ability to: use approved AI-enabled tools and digital platforms to support drafting editing research summarization and content adaptation while exercising sound judgment and attention to accuracytoneand brand alignment

• Ability to: apply company communications standards brand guidelines and applicable policies when using digital and AI-enabled tools and developing content across channels