Communication Specialist

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Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

This is a full-time, in-office position located in Oklahoma County.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Integrated Communication, the Communication Specialist creates messaging and resources to strategically promote TSET to current and future partners, supporters, and communities across Oklahoma. The Communication Specialist is part of a team responsible for raising the visibility and impact of TSET.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively supports TSET’s commitment to preventing cancer and cardiovascular disease in Oklahomans and creating healthier places for all Oklahomans to live, work, learn, and play.
• Collaborates across the agency to fully understand programs and communication needs.
• Based on assessment, coordinates and produces communication resources and deliverables for TSET programs and projects through completion.
• Utilizes writing and design skills to create compelling communications, including website and social media content, emails, videos, and direct mail, delivering on-brand content that tells engaging stories.
• Evaluates success of outputs when completed.

• Generates fresh and exciting ideas for messages and other creative assets, identifies target audiences and effective channels, and directs all content needs to drive results.

• Assists in production of the TSET Better Health Podcast, which may include interviewing guests, editing audio, or co-hosting.
• Maintains business and/or regulatory communication tracking and reporting procedures and enacts and follows those procedures.
• Travels to grantee and partner locations throughout the state, as needed, to provide technical assistance, consultation and communication support. Also travels in-state and out-of-state, as needed, to build capacity, provide training or receive training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills & Abilities

• Excellent writing ability.
• Knowledge of AP style.
• Graphic design experience (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or similar).
• Motion design skills preferred (particularly experience with After Effects).
• Experience in client-facing roles such as public speaking and other outreach activities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Collaboration and ability to work with team members to achieve agency goals.
• Able to work independently as well as in collaboration with colleagues, partners, grantees, and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of and experience in philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, public health, and state agency operations preferred.

• Broad familiarity with the agency’s history, structure, and operations.
• Understanding of the agency’s program areas and mission.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position is in a comfortable in-person office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. 
• Travel in and out of state on an occasional basis may be required as part of performing essential duties satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism, advertising, communication, or related field preferred.
• At least three years of related experience in writing and editing projects as well as graphic design; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.

Benefits Highlights

TSET is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Benefit allowance based on dependents who are covered on health insurance.
• Several health, dental, and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.
• 11 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation, and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.
• Retirement Savings Plans.
• Longevity Pay, based on the employee’s years of service.

About TSET

The Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is a grant-making state agency that serves as a partner and bridge builder for organizations working towards shaping a healthier future for all Oklahomans. TSET provides leadership at the intersections of health by working with coalitions and initiatives across the state, by cultivating innovative and life-changing research, and by working across public and private sectors to develop, support, implement, and evaluate innovative, high-impact strategies to improve the public's health.

TSET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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