Media Relations Specialist

Position Introduction:

Help tell the stories that shape the future of one of the nations leading public universities. At the University of Oklahoma groundbreaking research life-changing student experiences and transformational community partnerships happen every day. Were looking for a talented storyteller who can recognize those moments build meaningful media relationships and share OUs impact with audiences across Oklahoma and around the world. As a Media Relations Specialist youll uncover compelling stories connect journalists with world-class experts and help elevate the universitys reputation through strategic proactive communications. If youre naturally curious thrive on deadlines and love turning complex ideas into engaging stories wed love to meet you.

What Youll Do Every day brings a new this role youll:

• Identify and develop compelling stories that showcase the Universitys people research innovation and impact.
• Write engaging news releases feature stories media pitches talking points and other communications that advance the Universitys 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 OUs 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 departments 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

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Additional department preferences and duties: Customer service oriented to serve as a marketing and communications representative on the campus. Preference with strong writing background and the ability to build community through storytelling. Experience with higher education and Tulsa community.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing or related field.
• 2 years of experience in media relations journalism marketing or related area