Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
Posted on August 1, 2020
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education is seeking a CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS and MARKETING OFFICER Communications & Marketing Division Responsible for developing strategic communications plans for the state agency and the CareerTech system. This individual will be innovative, creative and forward-thinking and will be responsible for developing a long-term communication strategy to promote and advance the CareerTech system. Master's degree preferred, bachelor's degree required; and five years of related experience in public relations and/or communications/marketing required. Management and leadership experience required. Accreditation in Public Relations desired but not required. Position based in Stillwater, OK. Frequent travel (in normal times). Duties/Essential Functions: · Responsible for developing an overall communication strategy, including internal communications, external communications, media relations, web, and social media, that builds an understanding of the CareerTech system. · Research, conduct, and evaluate programs of action and communication to achieve the informed public understanding necessary to the success of the organization's mission and goals. These may include marketing, employee, community, and government relations. · Prepare and create informational pieces, including speeches, presentations, statements, and position papers, for the state director and to targeted audiences. · Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and develop long-term strategic communications goals and priorities that support and market the mission and goals of CareerTech. · Identify, develop, and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to ensure messaging is consistent across the agency and system. · Develop, oversee, and manage the marketing and communications budget and work with areas reporting to this position on budget needs. · Lead, shape, inspire, and motive the communications/marketing, advanced media, and event planning teams and work collaboratively across the state agency and system. · Oversee all internal and external communications, including digital, print, social media, and podcasts. · Anticipate, analyze, and interpret public opinion, attitudes, and issues that might impact, for good or ill, the operations and plans of the organization. · Coordinate all media requests and press releases. Salary/Benefits: $70,766 - $82,914 commensurate with education or experience. Health, dental, life and disability insurance; flexible benefits plan; teacher's retirement; vacation/sick leave; paid holidays; employee assistance program; and flex-time options. Total salary and benefits package valued at $84,386 - $97,448. Position posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days or until position is filled. Send cover letter, including job title, and resume to: Mail: Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, Attn: Marie, 1500 West Seventh Ave., Stillwater, OK 74074. Fax: 405/743-5186. Email: applicant@careertech.ok.gov. EEO employer.