Public Information Officer 2
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
36 mos. 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 drivers license.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 12 mos. public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid drivers license.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Officer 1 64421; valid drivers license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Communications
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.
Plans develops conceptualizes and implements programs policies and procedures to attain the goals of the marketing/public relations program of the Ohio Expositions Commission (Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds) to include Fair and non-fair marketing and public relations. Responsible for communications with all local state and national related associations media and entities to promote and market year-round usage of the Ohio Expo Center. Oversees all internal and external communications through promotional and written/collateral material. Makes recommendations and measures effectiveness of public relations programs. Responsible for presentation of marketing/public relations program to radio news media television and various other organizations. Serves as liaison with contracted advertising companies and the agency in planning and implementing fair marketing and public relations budgets. Provides technical advice and conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate the success of all marketing and public relations efforts; conducts analyses of visitor demographics to direct agency planning; writes types and edits publications articles &/or newsletters; develops and implements crisis communication plans; provides oversight of website and social media. Works with the Sales & Event Services Department to market and promote the Ohio Expo Center to prospective clients.
Develop prepare type edit perform layout work and distribute written and visual communication elements (e.g. news releases publications articles group sales materials newsletters speeches presentations email blasts talking points backgrounders social media posts internal communications brochures pamphlets fliers programs videos and associated scripts etc.). Utilize desktop publishing or graphic design software programs to create images or aforementioned written and visual communication elements. Strategically schedule and distribute such content on a timely basis throughout the year. Write upload and maintain content and images for agency websites.
Respond to public and media inquiries such as public records requests media interview requests social media inquiries educational material requests informational material requests etc. Coordinate the activities of the media and influencers for non-fair activities and during the Ohio State Fair. Pitch stories set up interviews coordinate live broadcasts and oversee interns assisting with such efforts both prior to and during the Ohio State Fair.
Perform administrative tasks such as issuing requests for proposal or quotation; creating and issuing correspondence memos and set-up forms; etc. Coordinates arrangements for media events as well as public speaking opportunities with members of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds staff. Work on agency-wide initiatives as needed (e.g. Combined Charitable Campaign Operation Feed etc.).
Responsible for the business function of the Marketing Public Relations and Visual Communications office. Prepares and administers budgets maintains fiscal controls authorizes department expenditures. Responsible for interviews selection supervision and responses to all correspondence in marketing and public relations matters and four to five seasonal staff. Monitor fiscal records of departments budget including the review and verification of incoming invoices.
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 ourTotal 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.
Selected candidate employment offer subject to successful completion of background check and drug screen.
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.
About Us:
The Ohio Expo Center is one of the most dynamic and unique event venues in the Midwest. It occupies 360 acres in the heart of Columbus just north of downtown minutes from Port Columbus International Airport shopping and hotels and at the crossroads of two major north-south and east-west interstates it is located within a half-day drive for half the nations population. With more than one million square feet of event space under roof on-site parking for 14000 vehicles seating for 20000 people and ties for 2000 cattle the Ohio Expo Center is one of the most flexible and accommodating sites available.
OUR VISION:To establish the Ohio Expo Center as a year-round destination event facility and the Ohio State Fair as the premier event of its kind in the nation.
OUR MISSION: To work every day to ensure that the Ohio Expo Center provides a first-class customer-focused experience for event holders visitors and vendors. To program a State Fair that features the best of Ohio and attracts the broadest range of Ohioans while centering our core focus around Ohios traditions of agriculture and natural resources.
OUR CORE VALUES: Innovative leadership Customer focus Promoting the best of Ohio Partnering for success.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Typing
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Computer Skills
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- 5G
- Dispatching
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Writing Skills
About Company
Ohio.gov is the official website for the State of Ohio. Find the government information and services you need to live, work, travel, and do business in the state.
