Communications Strategist or Senior Communications Strategist

Columbus, OH (On-site)

$32/hr – $39/hrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and coordinate strategic communications across internal and external audiences by partnering with leadership to craft presentations, talking points, video scripts, and messages; manage end-to-end communication projects and translate complex information for broad audiences.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist with creating presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 9N)
  • Collaborate with the executive director, senior leadership team and organizational leaders to create presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 10)
  • Develop, edit and proofread clear, accurate and audience-focused content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels. Assist with translating technical or complex information into clear, concise communications. (Grade 9N)
  • Develop key messages and create, edit and proofread clear, accurate, audience-centered content for print, digital, presentation and executive communication channels. (Grade 10)
  • Manage communication projects from intake through completion, coordinating scope, assignments, approvals, production, mailing logistics and follow-up to ensure timely delivery. (Grade 10)
  • Assist with developing communication materials and project plans for programs, services and organizational initiatives. Collect audience feedback and communication metrics and prepare routine summaries. (Grade 9N)

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field required. (Grade 9N)
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field required. (Grade 10)
  • Three or more years of related experience in communications, public relations, writing, editing or content development preferred. (Grade 9N)
  • Seven or more years of professional experience in communications, public relations, content development or a related field required. (Grade 10)
  • Ability to gather information and translate technical or complex subject matter into clear, concise and audience-appropriate content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels. (Grade 9N)
  • Demonstrated skills to simplify complex information into clear, concise, audience-focused communications—including strategies, key messages, project plans and measurement methods—that advance business objectives. (Grade 10)
  • Ability to conduct research, organize findings and prepare routine summaries, including audience feedback, communication metrics and other performance information. (Grade 9N)

Preferred

  • Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) certification preferred.

Benefits

  • on-site parking
  • educational assistance
  • subsidized medical insurance
  • fully paid dental and life insurance
  • vacation and sick leave
  • retirement benefits and on-site fitness center
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