Communications Assistant

Description Position Summary

The Communications Assistant serves as a highly experienced communications professional providing strategic and tactical support to the Communications Manager across a broad range of public relations, marketing and communications initiatives for the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma. This position develops compelling communications that strengthen the Tribe’s public image, promote Tribal programs and enterprises, preserve and celebrate Tribal culture and heritage, and enhance engagement with Tribal citizens, community partners, media and the public.

This position is designed for an accomplished communications practitioner capable of managing multiple assignments while producing high-quality work under demanding deadlines. The employee will serve as a versatile communications resource, providing expertise in writing, media relations, web communications, digital strategy, graphic design, photography, video production, branding, public information and event communications.

• Write, edit and produce news releases, feature stories, newsletters, speeches, talking points, correspondence, executive communications, annual reports, publications and marketing materials.
• Develop and implement public relations, public information and strategic communications initiatives that support Tribal priorities, programs, services and economic development efforts.
• Develop and execute web communications strategies that strengthen the Tribe’s online presence, increase public engagement and support Tribal enterprises through effective digital communications.
• Design, develop, launch, maintain and continuously improve Tribal websites and digital platforms using Word Press and other content management systems (CMS), ensuring websites are technically sound, visually engaging, user-friendly and aligned with Tribal branding and communications objectives.
• Manage website architecture, navigation, content organization, search engine optimization (SEO), accessibility and ongoing content updates to maximize website performance and audience reach.
• Create engaging content for websites, social media, email communications and digital marketing campaigns.
• Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve website visibility, search rankings and audience engagement.
• Coordinate media relations activities, including preparing press materials, responding to media inquiries, maintaining media relationships and identifying positive story opportunities.
• Research, interview and develop compelling stories highlighting Tribal programs, services, history, culture, citizens and accomplishments.
• Produce professional photography, iPhone photography, videography and multimedia content for use across digital and print communications.
• Design professional-quality print and digital publications, advertisements, presentations, brochures, signage, promotional materials and branded communications.
• Assist in planning, promoting and coordinating Tribal meetings, community events, public ceremonies, conferences, special events and media activities.
• Coordinate with Tribal departments to gather information, develop communications plans and ensure consistent messaging across all communication platforms.
• Conduct research, monitor media coverage and identify emerging communications opportunities or issues affecting the Tribe.
• Assist with crisis communications and emergency public information efforts as directed.
• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Perform other communications, marketing and public relations duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in public relations, communications, journalism, marketing or public information.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing integrated communications strategies and public relations campaigns that include media relations, public information, web communications, writing, graphic design, photography, videography and digital marketing.
• Demonstrated success creating and managing web communications strategies that increase public engagement and support organizational objectives.
• Advanced proficiency with website management, website builders and content management systems (CMS), including website creation, administration, troubleshooting and content publishing.
• Demonstrated experience implementing SEO strategies and utilizing web analytics to improve digital performance.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with demonstrated success producing high-quality content across multiple communications platforms, including websites, annual reports, presentations, public information materials, news releases, feature stories, executive communications, newsletters, social media, email marketing, video scripts and multimedia…