Job Posting Title

Republican Communications Specialist

Agency

421 OKLAHOMA STATE SENATE

Supervisory Organization

Oklahoma State Senate

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Seeking an experienced and motivated communications professional with strong writing skills, social media expertise, and the ability to establish a working rapport with the press. The Republican Communications Specialist oversees and directs communications for assigned Republican Senators, as well as assists in coordinating communications strategy for the Senate Republican Caucus.

Roles and responsibilities

Ensure the objectives and achievements of assigned Republican Senate members and Senate Republican Caucus are effectively communicated
Simplify complex issues to clearly convey the objectives of assigned Republican Senate members and Senate Republican Caucus
Answer inquiries from the media and public
Develop and distribute press releases
Plan and execute press conferences and related media events
Research, write and edit speeches and other materials
Maintain and update webpages as needed, as well as Senate social media accounts
Create informational and educational graphics about legislation and legislative issues for use on social media
Be knowledgeable about current events, locally and nationally, especially as they pertain to the legislative process and issues having a direct impact on the state of Oklahoma
Perform other related Senate work as required and assigned

Experience, knowledge and skills we are seeking

Experience in communications and press relations
A team player who is not afraid of hard work and fast-paced environment
The ability to research, write, edit and proofread materials quickly and efficiently
Strong communications, computer, and writing skills with proficiency in AP style
A willingness to learn new skills and find ways to continually improve
The ability to multitask, and perform under pressure
A college degree, preferably in a field related to communications and/or government

Salary

Commensurate with education and relative work experience, skills and knowledge, including an excellent state employee benefit package.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.