Director of Public Relations

Director of Public Relations

Full Job Description : Director of Public Relations

Salary Grade : Business Grade 11 / BG-11

Tulsa Public Schools existing salary schedules provide career increment adjustments based on education / experience and / or years of creditable service. For more information about the salary for this specific position please review theSalary Schedulefor the corresponding Salary Grade (listed above).

For more information on our comprehensive benefits packages, please visit : Compensation and Benefits website.

Position Summary : The Director of Public Relations works with the Executive Director of Communications andStrategy to guide district public relations, media relations, and social media. The director helpsensure that families, staff, and community members receive clear and consistent information.This role manages media requests and district events, prepares key messages, and serves as aspokesperson when needed. The director also supports school and district teams with planning,messaging, and communication needs. In addition, the position supports the development anduse of social media strategies that highlight district goals and share the work of Tulsa PublicSchools.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related fields

Experience :

Five (5) years of experience in communications, media, public relations, or similarroles

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

Three (3) years of experience with social media platforms such as Facebook andInstagram, with proven success in expanding platform reach and engagement

Experience developing media releases, content for social media, and marketing andpublic relations collateral, including strong editing and proofreading skills

Experience in a school district or education-based setting preferred

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc. :

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite

Experience using social media monitoring tools to track reach and engagement.

About Our District : At Tulsa Public Schools, our mission is to inspire and prepare every student to love learning, achieve ambitious goals, and make positive contributions to our world. We are the destination for extraordinary educators and staff who work with our community and families to ignite the joy of learning and prepare every student for the greatest success in college, careers, and life. Our core values of equity, character, excellence, team, and joy guide how we work and interact with each other and our community.

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