Marketing Assistant / Intern - 2026 OK State Fair at State Fair Of Oklahoma Inc

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

14.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Media Platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Design Programs, Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Photography, Videography, Creative Writing, Press Release Writing, Time Management, Task Prioritization, Driving

Industry

Events Services

Description

Company: Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. Position Title: Marketing Seasonal Assistant/Intern Department: 2026 Oklahoma State Fair Reports To: Integrated Media Manager Supervises: N/A Classification: Seasonal, Hourly Pay Range: $12 - $14/hr (dependent upon experience) This position is a seasonal role with an anticipated start date, end date and number of hours per week/month as outlined below. Employment is tied to seasonal business demands and is not guaranteed beyond the seasonal period. While there may be opportunities for other or intermittent hours outside of the stated period, any such hours are contingent upon business needs, workload, and operational requirements and do not change the seasonal nature of the position. This position does not carry a guarantee of minimum hours or continued employment beyond the seasonal term. This will be a temporary, part-time and hourly position for employment related to the 2026 Oklahoma State Fair. No other benefits, except those required by law, apply. Applications will continue to be accepted until position has been filled. Job Responsibilities * Assist as needed in the offices of the Executive Vice President of Marketing and the Integrated Media Manager. * Design and develop Oklahoma State Fair collateral materials. * Write and edit press releases. * Design and develop various visual assets, print and digital. * Assist with various promotional activities leading up to and during the run of the Oklahoma State Fair. * Assist with Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube content, contests and promotions. * Gather and create content, events, photo albums and videos. * Any other tasks as deemed necessary by Integrated Media Manager and/or Marketing EVP. * Assist in other departments as needed. * Other duties as assigned. Additional Job Requirements * Extensive knowledge of current social media platforms is required (i.e.: Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.). * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel. * Basic knowledge of various design programs is required (i.e.: Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.). * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Experience in photography and videography is preferred. * Experience in creative writing is preferred. * Experience in writing and editing press releases. General Requirements * Utilize task prioritization and effective time management skills to meet frequent and competing deadlines in a high-volume, high-stress environment. * Perform detailed work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment handling multiple tasks with flexibility in a calm, professional manner. * Effectively communicate with others in a clear, business-like, respectful and personable manner focused on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative environment. * Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming (i.e., clean, wrinkle-free clothing, proper attire, close attention to personal hygiene). * Meet the company standard for excellent attendance, job reliability, diligence and dedication. * Possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. * Speak, read and write in English. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions * Extended hours, nights and weekends may be required during peak periods. * Frequent or continual movement from place to place with normal physical mobility, covering long distances with ease, managing assigned tasks throughout various indoor and outdoor locations within and around the property and in potentially inclement/severe weather conditions. * Regularly lift, carry and put away items weighing up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry heavier items and/or assist others in lifting heavier objects, as job demands. * Walk and/or stand for extended periods in addition to other prolonged physical exertions including seeing, hearing, reaching, grasping, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in awkward positions and tight areas may be required. Additional Information – Work Schedule * For students, flexible daytime hours can be arranged to accommodate class schedules until school ends in May, after which the employee must be available to work days, evenings and weekends, most particularly during the 2026 State Fair dates, September 17-27. Mid-May – Mid-October (DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) PRE-FAIR HOURS * May, 2-3 weeks, 20 hours per week * June, 4 weeks, 20-40 hours per week * July, 4 weeks, 20-40 hours per week * August, 4 weeks, 20-40 hours per week FAIR HOURS * September, 4 weeks, 20-60 hours per week POST FAIR HOURS * October, 1-2 weeks, 20-40 hours per week

Responsibilities

This seasonal role involves assisting marketing and media management staff by designing and developing collateral materials, visual assets (print and digital), and writing/editing press releases. The assistant will also support promotional activities and manage content creation across various social media platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.