Communications Specialist

Title: Communications Specialist

Location: Oklahoma City United States

Job Category: Communication

Requisition Number: COMMU001777

Full-Time

Hybrid

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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK 73107, USA

Job Description:

At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger. Our passionate team shares a deep sense of purpose, and we dream big to solve complex problems and create positive impact in communities around the world.

Feed the Children is recognized by Candid with its Platinum Seal of Transparency and is accredited by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The organization has received a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is consistently recognized on the Forbes Top 100 Charities list.

We are currently in search of a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing & Creative team! The Communications Specialist plays a vital role in implementing communication strategies that enhance the visibility and impact of Feed the Children. This position will provide support to help shape the organization's public image by amplifying our voice and raising awareness of our programs and mission. This position will support external communications while also enhancing internal communication across the organization. In this role, the Communication Specialist will contribute to promoting brand awareness and support Feed the Children's core objectives, programs, and fundraising goals. Additionally, they will drive engagement with target audiences.

This position will help develop initiatives for internal communication, a local media strategy and metrics for tracking and reporting. They will also identify opportunities to amplify brand awareness, foster engagement, and encourage participation from both internal and external audiences. Working alongside the Media Relations Manager and under the direction of the Director of Communications & PR, the Communications Specialist will contribute to the comprehensive communications plan by creating, managing, and distributing content across various platforms, such as newsletters and press releases, and collaborating with cross-departmental teams to share content on social media and Feed the Children's website. The Communications Specialist will also communicate directly with the media and coordinate our public relations efforts, serving as a visible ambassador for the organization to advance Feed the Children's brand awareness.

NOTE: This position will work a hybrid schedule from our corporate office in Oklahoma City, OK and is not a 100% remote position.

Job Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations preferred. High school diploma required.

Experience

3+ years of demonstrated experience in communications, media relations or public relations required

Exceptional editing, communication and writing skills required

Experience publishing media content on PR Newswire or similar platform required

Experience tracking and reporting media using media monitoring platforms such as Onclusive/Critical Mention or similar required

Proven success in project management and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Proven experience in pitching media stories nationally, regionally and locally

Demonstrated ability to implement communications and media strategies preferred

Must be able to work under pressure, work accurately and meet tight deadlines.

Experience working with online project management software such as Monday.com preferred

Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Teams required.

Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this job may be considered.

Essential Functions:

Oversee communication and special media projects from conception through implementation to reporting, providing hands-on involvement in all phases.

Monitor and review the communications strategy in conjunction with the Media Relations Manager and Director of Communications & PR to ensure that the departmental goals are aligned with key business objectives.

Proactively research and identify creative channels, properties, communities and technology to drive organizational awareness.

Manage local media opportunities with focus on thought leadership to promote positive exposure surrounding Feed the Children's programs, events and initiatives.

Serve as ambassador for the organization by attending Feed the Children local events.

Manage weekly and monthly reports using media tracking software to track trends and specific communications and media relations matrices.

Monitor and analyze daily published media content via our media monitoring platform Onclusive (Critical Mention).

Monitor PR general mailbox and GEC requests to provide timely responses to incoming requests.

Oversee organizational internal communications efforts, including the development of written and verbal communications, internal newsletter, Annual Report Data, Hunger Stats, various Talking Points, Town Halls, etc.

Craft compelling, timely materials to support campaigns, briefings, executive communications, report submissions, news and press releases, press announcements, articles, by-lines, speeches, website content, strategic communications to the board of directors, etc.

Provide assistance to internal departments to ensure consistency of key messaging and branding across the organization while also promoting cross functional collaboration.

Contribute strategic insight into the social media and marketing plans as it relates to communications and media relations initiatives.

Provide updated content to share across Feed the Children's Digital Channels including, leadership page, news page, press release page, coordinate updates that are appropriate for social posts.

Present information to teams, executives, stakeholders, and the public. Develop presentations and other communications materials for internal and external audiences.

Support cross department media planning efforts including communications and media content deliverables to ensure brand message is consistent, timely and relevant.

Curate department media distribution lists maintaining and updating targeted local, regional, national contacts.

Ensure the department subscriptions and organization affiliations are kept current and track updates for membership updates BBB, Charity Navigator, Candid.

Assist in event planning and organizing press conferences, special events, and other public appearances.

Proactively identify challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization, both internally and externally, that could potentially impact the brand perception and value.

Support the development of organizational editorial and messaging calendars, working cross departmentally to ensure messages are consistent across departments.

Establish an environment of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning, a commitment to quality, welcomes and encourages collaboration, and fosters both intra and inter-departmental dialogue and respect

Model the type and level of behavior, professionalism and personal leadership that is in accordance with the values of the organization.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and laws; maintain accountability standards.

Perform other related duties as required.

About Feed the Children:

As a leading anti-hunger organization, Feed the Children is committed to ending childhood hunger. We provide children and families in the U.S. and around the world with the food and essentials kids need to grow and thrive.

Through our programs and partnerships, we feed children today while helping their families and communities build resilient futures. In addition to food, we distribute household and personal care items across the United States to help parents and caregivers maintain stable, food-secure households. Internationally, we expand access to nutritious meals, safe water, improved hygiene, and training in sustainable living. Responsible stewards of our resources, we are driven to pursue innovative, holistic, and child-focused solutions to the complex challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and poverty.

For children everywhere, we believe that having enough to eat is a fundamental right.

Our Values:

We are driven by a shared sense of PURPOSE. At Feed the Children, our commitment to the mission is at the heart of what we do and fuels our collective impact in the communities where we serve.

We cannot achieve our bold vision without our talented PEOPLE. We are passionate about fostering a best-in-class workforce that is engaged, respected, and empowered to deliver results.

We believe in CURIOSITY and continued learning. Success requires a culture of discovery, curiosity and continued learning to expand our knowledge, seek new perspectives and challenge the status quo.

We know COLLABORATION is the only way to end childhood hunger. We cannot succeed alone. It will take all of us - our employees, donors, partners, volunteers - working together to accomplish our ambitious goals.

We DREAM big. When we work together, we collectively reimagine what is possible. We dream big to solve complex problems and create deep impact in communities around the world.

We VALUE every donor. We respect our donors' intentions and promote responsible stewardship of the resources they entrust to us.

Join Feed the Children and help create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and/or veterans' status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state, federal, or local law. Feed the Children welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. Additionally, Feed the Children strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. Feed the Children expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that Feed the Children work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the Feed the Children safeguarding and associated policies.