PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST (SY 26-27)

About the role

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position and will create a new list. The hiring department will conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview. Under general direction, is responsible for performing fully skilled public relations work; performs related duties as required. Position located in Columbus, Ohio within the Communications department. This is a full‑time, on‑site role.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and disseminates news stories, press releases, talking points, fact sheet articles, and other publicity related material.
• Explains policy and promotes the facilities, services, and events occurring within the District.
• Edits educational bulletins, pamphlets, and informational leaflets; writes news stories, and articles.
• Designs various marketing pieces such as logos, brochures, post cards, print ads, pamphlets, and programs to be used for educational, informational, or other purposes.
• Uses social media to disseminate information and cultivate public relations.
• Assists in managing and updating website.
• Coordinates and plans the development of informational and educational materials, such as news release bulletins, newsletters, and brochures for the public and the news media.
• Responds to media inquiries, advises staff on media responses, and contacts press for various events and conferences.
• Coordinates the response to public document requests and provides recommendations for vital correspondence/communication.
• Serves as an advisor on public relations issues on such topics as media contact, public notifications, responses to community concerns, and talking points.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of various publications to include budgeting, specification bidding, layout and design, article writing, editing, printing, and circulation.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as required.
• May supervise staff engaged in the development of informational and educational material for the public and news media.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience in journalism, marketing, or public relations.
• Additional years of experience in the specific fields listed above may substitute for the educational requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and practices.
• Thorough knowledge of communication methods and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of social media channels.
• Considerable knowledge of English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Considerable knowledge of photography and electronic graphics.
• General knowledge of journalistic principles.
• General knowledge of the printing industry.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in operating digital equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and relevant software.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Ability to interact with administrators, coworkers, general public, and the news media in order to gain their confidence and cooperation.
• Ability to write and speak effectively.
• Ability to write, plan, compose, and edit documents for publication.
• Ability to gather data and prepare factual reports.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.

Pay

$34.91 hourly

Schedule

Full Time