Oklahoma City, OK • Full-Time
Primary Purpose: Under the direction of the Vice President of Communications & Public Relations, Assist with the production and updating of the organization’s various communications efforts across platforms and mediums while providing technical and creative support in the department to promote the organization’s activities and the image of Oklahoma agriculture. This position will be approximately 40% written/verbal communication, 30% online platforms management and 30% layout and design support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively write clearly and informatively using Associated Press style standards to produce press releases, feature stories, website articles, social media messaging and more
Proofread and edit written and designed products to ensure all communications are accurate and free of spelling, grammatical and factual errors
Update and maintain organizational websites with a combination of self-produced and team produced content utilizing industry standards for a top user experience
Research, design and implement new and emerging website features and technologies to maximize utility and usability of organizational websites
Update and maintain organizational social media platforms by keeping content current and participating on behalf of the organization on social media platforms
Track performance metrics of website and social media use
Design and lay out marketing and communications products for print and digital delivery, including email communications, brochures, handouts, pamphlets, handbooks, guides and more
Provide graphic design support for the creation of graphics, logos and graphic treatments
Create electronic communications messaging and distribute to internal and external audiences using OKFB’s email and other electronic communications platforms
Shoot and edit photos to appear in publications, on websites, on social media and in other mediums
Assist county Farm Bureaus with print collateral, stationery and other projects
Conduct basic research and share findings on a variety of topics, including agriculture production information, industry best practices and other topics, as directed.
Attend organizational programs and events as needed and produce content from event activities
Collaborate to develop marketing and communications pieces pertaining to issues and topics current and important to the organization and agriculture industry
Work collaboratively and creatively with department staff to conceptualize, develop and produce communications products to accomplish departmental and organizational goals
Meet with internal team and, with a positive attitude, adjust work product to fit goals and objectives.
Ensure adherence to brand standards and guidelines
Travel, as needed, to cover stories, events and programs
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree or other four-year degree from accredited university in Agricultural Communications, Journalism, Communications, Design, Marketing or Related Field. Two or more years of work or equivalent experience working with publications, communications, public relations or graphic design is preferred. Candidates may be requested to provide a portfolio of work samples.