Media and Content Manager (Public Information Officer 2)

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Communication

Classification: Public Information Officer 2 (PN 20098931)

Job Overview:

ODM is seeking a Media and Content Manager with strong writing experience to be part of our Communication Team. This position will showcase the agency’s programs, policies, services, supports, and strategic initiatives. Additionally, this position must embrace change and promote transparency to keep stakeholders and members informed on multiple ODM initiatives through engaging print and digital content. As a Media and Content Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• planning and administering ODM’s overall public information program, specifically content writing and external interaction including government officials and the media

• developing content that accurately reflects ODM’s core values and priorities and targets specific audiences (e.g., employees, stakeholders, providers, legislators, strategic partners, the media, and the public at large)

• supporting a strong social media presence by assisting with the social media content plan and making strategy suggestions

• assisting and consulting with the Office of Communication’s leadership in development and/or coordination of communications

• collaborating with the Communications and Legislative Teams which includes the Chief Communications Officer, visual communications team, legislative liaisons, and senior staff

• collaborating with subject matter experts, deputy directors, and area leads to identify story ideas and ensuring timely delivery of written/digital materials

  
  

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

36 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 12 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.

• Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Officer 1, 64421; valid driver's license.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Communications

Technical Skills: Graphic Arts, Public Relations, Social Media Management

Professional Skills: Creativity, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Written Communication

THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PER 124.11 (A) (9), OHIO REVISED CODE.

This position is overtime exempt.

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore, please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.