Ohio State University is hiring: Communications and Public Relations Associate i

Communications and Public Relations Associate

Apply locations: Columbus Campus

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R121953

Job Overview

The communications specialist works within the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) Marketing and Communications to provide strategic marketing and communications support across OAA reporting units. This individual works to strategize, prepare, and produce communications (i.e., presentations, email campaigns, newsletters, marketing/editorial content, website/digital content, and strategic projects) to elevate academic life and impact at Ohio State for students, faculty, and communities the university serves.

The communications specialist works across OAA with a focus on the Office of International Affairs (OIA). OIA provides leadership and international expertise to ensure a coordinated and dynamic strategy for university-wide global engagement. To further Ohio State’s international goals and to advance the university’s reputation worldwide, OIA facilitates international experiences for students and faculty, supports academic programs and research, coordinates international partnerships, administers grants and scholarships for global engagement, and contributes to enriching the Ohio State experience for the university’s international student and scholar population.

This position requires collaboration across units and multiple stakeholder groups to gather and share information and produce high-quality communications. Serves as the lead communicator for Education Abroad and one or more additional areas while also providing communications support for other OIA/OAA units and global initiatives. Primarily responsible for increasing visibility of programs and activities to the campus community and beyond through multiple channels including social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube), newsletters, print, and digital publications. Conducts interviews to write compelling stories about international activities and research, faculty, students, and alumni; researches, plans, and identifies strategic approaches and campaigns for specific projects and initiatives; provides communications support for signature events; manages projects, workflows, and timelines as part of OAA Marketing and Communications processes; updates and manages content on websites in compliance with university-wide digital accessibility standards; provides editorial support and creative input across the team; builds and maintains relationships with communications peers across the university. Serves as an advocate for the university brand, editorial, and style guidelines.

Education and Experience

Required: Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; minimum of two years of professional writing/strategic communications experience; demonstrated organizational, collaborative, social media, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Desired: Knowledge of AP style. Experience in digital content management (including social media, websites, and email), storytelling, strategic marketing and communications, and project management.

Additional Information

The target hiring range for this job profile is $51,000 - $55,756. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Location

Enarson Classroom Building (0072)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.

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