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Posting Number Staff_0403550 Classification Title Staff Working Title Director of Strategic Content Datatel Position ID PURE2DIRSTCT1A Annual Hours 2080 hours Placement Range Commensurate with education and experience Position Type Regular Job Category Exempt General Description
The Director of Strategic Content leads the development and management of high-level written, editorial, digital, media, and thought-leadership content supporting executive leadership and institutional priorities. The Director transforms strategic priorities, ideas, and complex information into clear, compelling content for internal and external audiences and manages a forward-looking portfolio of executive blogs, articles, news features, press materials, digital content, and other strategic written communications. The position requires exceptional writing and editing ability, initiative, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to anticipate needs and independently move high-priority content from concept through completion.
Reports To Vice President for Executive Affairs What position(s) reports to this position?
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Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, or a related field.
Minimum five (5) years' of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, journalism, editorial content, public relations, executive writing, strategic content, or a related field, including demonstrated professional writing and editing experience.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge:
Principles and best practices of strategic communications, executive communications, editorial development, public relations, and institutional messaging
Advanced writing, editing, research, and content development techniques for executive, digital, print, and media communications
Editorial planning, content strategy, publication processes, and management of multiple communication channels
Digital communications, website content management, social media platforms, and content optimization practices
Media relations practices, including press releases, media advisories, public statements, and thought-leadership communications
Higher education organizational structures, institutional priorities, governance, and stakeholder communications
Brand standards, editorial style guidelines, accessibility standards, and professional communication practices
Research methodologies, fact-checking procedures, and quality assurance practices for institutional communications
Confidentiality requirements, professional ethics, and appropriate handling of sensitive institutional information
Skills:
Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills, with the ability to develop clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate content
Advanced research, analytical, and information synthesis skills to translate complex subjects into accessible and meaningful communications
Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with demonstrated attention to detail and deadlines
Effective interpersonal communication and collaboration skills when working with executive leadership, institutional stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Proficiency in digital content development, content management systems, and standard office and communication technologies
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making skills in sensitive and time-critical situations
Abilities:
Ability to anticipate executive communication needs, identify emerging opportunities, and proactively recommend content strategies
Ability to translate complex institutional priorities, initiatives, and information into clear, engaging, and effective communications for diverse audiences
Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive or high-profile institutional matters
Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt to changing circumstances, and consistently meet demanding deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, faculty, staff, Marketing and Communications, and external stakeholders
Ability to identify opportunities to strengthen institutional visibility, communicate accomplishments, and support strategic objectives through compelling content
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work is sedentary work which requires the person in this position to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, staff, faculty, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices to perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.
This position requires the person to judge, observe, and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
Work is performed in an indoor office setting.
Work is performed during normal office hours; however, may work some additional hours outside of the normal work schedule.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, English, marketing, higher education, or a related field.
Experience supporting or writing for senior executive leadership; demonstrated ability to write authentically in another individual's voice; experience developing blogs, articles, news features, thought-leadership content, press materials, and digital content; experience managing editorial calendars and complex content portfolios; and experience working successfully in a fast-paced, complex organization with changing priorities, short deadlines, and sensitive information.
Required Training
Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution
Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, additional hours as needed
Department Marketing Job Open Date 10/26/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Beth Holmes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Job Duties
Job Duties (Position Specific)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)
Essential Functions:
Strategic and Executive Content: Research, draft, and edit high-level written communications, including messages, correspondence, statements, announcements, quotes, introductions, acknowledgments, and other executive content.
Blogs, Webpages, and Editorial Content: Lead content development and management for designated executive blogs and webpages, including editorial calendars, topic development, research, writing, editing, approvals, and coordination with Marketing and Communications on publication and amplification.
Articles, News Features, and Thought Leadership: Research, write, and edit articles, news features, opinion pieces, executive commentary, columns, and other thought-leadership content. Proactively identify opportunities to highlight institutional priorities, accomplishments, leadership, and community impact.
Press Releases and Media Advisories: Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, statements, quotes, announcements, and related media content in coordination with Communications.
Executive Research and Briefing: Research issues, organizations, audiences, events, and stakeholders and prepare background and briefing materials supporting executive communications and engagements.
Strategic Content Planning: Develop and maintain a forward-looking editorial calendar and content pipeline aligned with institutional priorities, major initiatives, events, milestones, and emerging opportunities.
Content and Project Management: Manage high-priority content assignments from concept through research, drafting, review, approval, publication, and completion while maintaining deadlines and appropriate follow-through.
Digital and Social Content: Develop written content for executive digital and social platforms and partner with Marketing on brand standards, design, platforms, publication, and amplification.
Research and Quality Control: Ensure content is accurate, appropriately researched, consistent in voice and tone, and meets high standards for quality and professionalism. Maintain an organized library of strategic and executive content.
Sensitive and Time-Critical Content: Develop written content related to significant institutional developments and sensitive matters while exercising appropriate discretion, confidentiality, and judgment.
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures (http://www.occc.edu/policy/)
Contributing to a safe educational and working environment is the responsibility of all College employees and is accomplished when employees:
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.
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