Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of communications strategies for major County initiatives, multi-department projects, and high profile or sensitive issues.
• Serves as a senior advisor to Commissioners, the County Administrator, Department Directors, and executive leadership on messaging approach, audience impact, risk considerations, and timing of communications.
• Independently drafts and coordinates executive-level communications including press releases, media advisories, executive statements, talking points, presentations, and scripted messaging for high-visibility County initiatives and events.
• Leads or plays a primary role in developing and delivering communications during emergencies, crisis events, and sensitive or high-risk situations impacting public safety, County operations, finances, or public trust.
• Provides afterhours and on-call communications support as required, including drafting and disseminating time-sensitive internal and external communications.
• Leads countywide digital communications initiatives and standards by overseeing complex content strategies across platforms including websites, social media, and mass communications systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communication, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in public relations, communications, media relations, or a closely related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on a year-for-year basis for the education and experience requirements above.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!