Communications Coordinator

Omlohio; North Ridgeville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Omlohio in North Ridgeville, Ohio, seeks a Communications Coordinator to produce and coordinate the City’s internal and external communications, and to support departments in communicating effectively with residents, businesses and the media.

The role requires sound editorial judgment, accuracy under deadline, and discretion in handling politically sensitive or high-visibility matters. A Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field with 3+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in producing written and visual communications.
• Ability to deliver clean copy on deadline and discretion with sensitive matters.
• Experience in public sector or nonprofits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and coordinate the City’s internal and external communications.
• Support departments in communicating effectively with residents, businesses and media.
• Ensure editorial standards and accuracy under deadlines.
• Handle politically sensitive or high-visibility communications with discretion.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Copy writing

Communication skills

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or related field

Tools

Graphic design software

Website CMS

Layout software

Job description

Reports To: Director of Planning and Development

Working Hours: Normal business hours, some evening/weekend meetings or events

The Communications Coordinator produces and coordinates the City’s internal and external communications and supports departments in communicating effectively with residents, businesses and the media. The position requires sound editorial judgment, accuracy under deadline and discretion in handling politically sensitive or high visibility matters. See the job description for more details.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, marketing or a related field. Three or more years of professional experience producing written and visual communications for a general audience. Demonstrated ability to produce clean, accurate copy on deadline. Working proficiency in graphic design and layout software and in website content management. Experience in a public sector, nonprofit or similar environment preferred. Any equivalent combination of accepted training and experience may be considered. Must possess a valid driver’s license.