Communications Coordinator at Optimal Care

Omaha, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Management, Content Creation, Media Relations, Public Relations, Photography, Videography, Writing Skills, Communication Skills, Project Management, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Influencer Relations, Event Coordination, Proofreading, Detail Orientation, Flexibility

Industry

Description

Description Position Summary: The Communications Coordinator plays an important role in Omaha Performing Arts’ (O-pa’s) growing communications efforts, including media relations, O-pa’s social media and influencer efforts, PR planning for performances and institutional initiatives, as well as O-pa's new Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, opening in March of 2026. Under the direction of the Director of Communications, the Communications Coordinator contributes to O-pa’s social media efforts, oversees promoter and performers’ media needs such as interviews, reviews, media releases, and photography and videography, the creation of program books, and ensures O-pa programming and event information is available and accurate on local and regional information channels. This position, like all positions at O-pa, embodies the organizational values of collaboration, inclusion, trust and integrity and supports O-pa as an organization that serves a diverse, inclusive, and growing audience. Position Duties and responsibilities: • Works closely with the Communications Manager and Director of Communications to support O-pa’s social media efforts, assisting with the management of social channels, monitoring content and responding to patron needs, and creating content. • Takes the lead on planning, coordinating, and creating content for the Tenaska Center social channels. • With direction from the Communications Manager, helps maintain the social media calendars, including drafting and scheduling posts. • Coordinates, captures, and edits photos and videos for social media. • Reports social media analytics and adjusts strategy based on KPIs for each channel. • Contributes to O-pa’s influencer initiative, identifying and building relationships and coordinating deliverables. • Cultivates relationships with members of the media. • Works with press agents, promoters, and artist teams to create and seek approval for social media and press content. • Works closely with outside promoters and O-pa staff to develop specific PR initiatives for ticket on sales, interview requests and reviews. • Prepares PR and communication plans for performances with the Director of Communications. • Researches, drafts, and distributes assigned news releases and other PR materials. • Pitches and schedules interviews to promote events, providing all needed materials and accompanying artists to interviews as needed. • Coordinates photographer requests for events, seeking approval from artist teams, informing internal staff, and sometimes serving as escort. • Maintains online Media Center. • Maintains and updates local and regional events calendars. • Oversees management of media monitoring and archiving. • Assists with Broadway program book creation, including content collection, timelines and communication with the shows and publisher. • Assists marketing team with review and proofing of materials. • Assists with the institutional copy guidelines for messaging and facts. • Supports O-pa public relations and marketing initiatives as needed or requested. • Attend meetings as needed or requested. • May be required to perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Minimum Experience and Qualifications: • 2-4 years relevant communications experience. • Experience managing social media platforms, including scheduling and reporting and experience growing audiences. • Knowledge of social media and content creations tools and programs; the ability to film and edit compelling video content • Proven ability to work on multiple projects and initiatives at the same time and flexibility to change direction quickly. • Excellent proofing and writing skills with knowledge of AP writing style. • Be self-motivated and place a high value on accuracy and detail. • Possess a tactful, diplomatic, clear and courteous communication style. • Must be an effective communicator (in conversation, on paper, and digitally) and work cooperatively with internal and external contacts. • Knowledge of PR distribution and measurement systems and best practices. • Occasional night and weekend availability required. Minimum Education Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent for an accredited university or college preferred. Physical Demands: • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Required to sit for long periods of time. • The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Equipment/Machinery Used: • General office equipment (computer, fax, copier and printer).

Responsibilities

The Communications Coordinator supports Omaha Performing Arts’ communications efforts, focusing on social media, media relations, and PR planning. They coordinate content creation and manage media needs for performances and initiatives.