Chief Communications Officer (Deputy Director) - PN 20072375

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

Executive Representation

Team Management & Content Oversight

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

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.