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Chief Communications Officer (Deputy Director) - PN 20072375

Chief Communications Officer (Deputy Director) - PN 20072375

Ohio JobsColumbus, OH, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Chief Communications Officer (Deputy Director)

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Communications Officer to lead the Office of Communications & Marketing. This executive-level role is responsible for developing and executing strategic communication and marketing initiatives that support the agency's mission, enhance public engagement, and align with departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops and implements comprehensive communication and marketing strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Designs and leads agency-wide communication programs and public campaigns
  • Establishes project timelines and oversees execution and evaluation of communication initiatives
  • Conducts and supervises surveys and evaluations to inform strategy and measure impact

Cross-Agency Collaboration

  • Partners with internal divisions and external agencies to ensure alignment with departmental goals
  • Analyzes existing and proposed programs to recommend effective communication strategies
  • Supports Human Resources in recruitment and retention communications
  • Assists in legislative marketing and communication efforts

    • Executive Representation

  • Represents the agency in public forums, media engagements, and inter-agency collaborations
  • May be designated to act as Director in the absence of the Director or Assistant Directors

    • Team Management & Content Oversight

  • Supervises communications staff and directs all agency branding and marketing efforts
  • Reviews, edits, and brands official documents including policy briefs, legislative summaries, and impact statements
  • Delivers presentations and speeches aligned with agency goals and initiatives
  • Responds to public and media inquiries regarding agency programs
  • Prepares press releases and oversees publication of agency materials
  • Oversees agency website content, branding, and messaging

    • Additional Salary / Appointment Information :

    Salary will be commensurate with education / experience. This position is unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 124.11 (A) (9).

    Why Work for the State of Ohio

    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

  • . 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.

    • Qualifications

    Position Preferred Qualifications

    Completion of undergraduate core program in the field of journalism or communication; 60 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; 60 mos. exp. in management and senior level leadership.

    Primary Job Skill : Communications & Marketing

    Technical Skills : Public Relations

    Professional Skills : Collaboration, Confidentiality, Attention to detail

    Required Educational Transcripts

    Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

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