Full Job Description: Director of Public Relations

Salary Grade: Business Grade 11 / BG-11

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Position Summary: Working in partnership with the Executive Director of Communications and Strategy, provide day-to-day management and strategic oversight of district-level public relations, social media, and system-wide messaging and media relations for Tulsa Public Schools. The Director of Communications will ensure that the district keeps families and stakeholders informed and engaged, and supports school teams with consistent and timely messaging and materials for team members and families. Will develop communications on key district, city, and state issues, ensuring district messaging is aligned. Manage media inquiries and events, and serve as a spokesperson for the district. Serve as a key contact for district teams to support planning and implementing communication strategies with strong internal and external communications, while supporting district leaders with messaging on key issues and initiatives. The successful candidate will develop and execute an effective social media strategy that highlights the district’s strategic priorities, core values, and beliefs, driving the narrative of Tulsa Public Schools as a destination for excellence in teaching, learning, and working.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in communications, media, public relations, or similar roles

Experience with media: Three (3) years working with traditional media outlets (print, radio, broadcast) and/or writing for print media

Social media experience: Three (3) years with platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, with proven success in expanding platform reach and engagement

Content development: Experience developing media releases, social media content, and marketing/public relations collateral, with superior editing and proofreading skills

Preferred experience: In a school district or education-based setting

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.:

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite

Extensive experience with social media monitoring software

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