Oklahoma City, OK • Full-Time
Primary Purpose: Under the direction of the Vice President of Communications & Public Relations, manage print publications and electronic communications properties for Oklahoma Farm Bureau 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 60% written/verbal communication and 40% graphic design support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively write clearly and informatively using Associated Press style standards to produce feature stories, news articles, website content, press releases, marketing copy, 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
Brainstorm, source and develop story ideas from across Farm Bureau, agriculture and beyond to generate feature stories, news stories, updates and other content for the organization’s print publications
Design and lay out print publications – including magazines, newsletters – using text, graphics and photos to create informative and eye-catching designs
Coordinate the printing of publications and marketing collateral for the organization
Manage OKFB’s weekly email newsletter and develop other email newsletters and marketing platforms to share organizational activities and messaging with members and non-members
Maintain and build mailing and contact lists for print and electronic communications delivery, including mailing address and email address lists
Design and lay out marketing and communications products for print and digital delivery, including brochures, handouts, pamphlets, handbooks, guides and more
Assist county Farm Bureaus with print materials and publications support
Provide graphic design support for the creating of graphics, logos and graphic treatments.
Shoot and edit photos to appear in publications, on websites, on social media and in other mediums
Update and assist with management of organizational websites, social media platforms and other electronics communications properties
Conduct basic research and share findings on a variety of topics, including agriculture production information, industry best practices and other topics, as directed.
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 18. 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.