Communications Strategist or Senior Communications Strategist

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Educational assistance

Subsidized medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

On-site fitness center

Job summary

STRS Ohio, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, is seeking a Communications Strategist or Senior Communications Strategist to join the Executive/ Communications and Public Affairs team. You will write, edit, and coordinate materials for members, employers, and media, ensuring clear, accurate messaging across channels.

Under the direction of the chief communication officer, you will manage projects, develop key messages, and measure impact to support STRS Ohio's objectives and service to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field.
• Three or more years of related experience in communications, public relations, writing, editing or content development.
• Seven or more years of professional experience in communications, public relations, content development or a related field.
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) certification preferred.
• Ability to translate technical or complex subject matter into clear, concise, audience-appropriate content.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 9N)
• Collaborate with the executive director, senior leadership team and organizational leaders to create presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 10)
• Develop, edit and proofread clear, accurate and audience-focused content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels.
• Develop key messages and create, edit and proofread clear, accurate, and audience-centered content for print, digital, presentation and executive communication channels.
• Manage communication projects from intake through completion, coordinating scope, assignments, approvals, production, mailing logistics and follow-up to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist with developing communication materials and project plans for programs, services and organizational initiatives.
• Collect audience feedback and communication metrics and prepare routine summaries.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content development

Strategic communications

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

STRS Ohio, STRS STRS Ohio is seeking a Communications Strategist or Senior Communications Strategist to join the Executive/ Communications and Public Affairs team. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually. STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation

Grade 9N: $32.67 - $39.21/ hr. Grade 10: $76,458 - $91,749

Work Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary

Under the direction of the director, Strategic Communications and the chief communication officer, assists with developing and coordinating communication materials for internal and external audiences, including members, employers, retirement board members, media, associates and other key stakeholders. Writes, edits and proofreads content; coordinates routine project activities; and works with Communication Services associates and organizational business areas to support clear, accurate, accessible and consistent communications.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Assist with creating presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 9N)
• Collaborate with the executive director, senior leadership team and organizational leaders to create presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 10)
• Develop, edit and proofread clear, accurate and audience-focused content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels. (Grade 9N)
• Develop key messages and create, edit and proofread clear, accurate, and audience-centered content for print, digital, presentation and executive communication channels. (Grade 10)
• Manage communication projects from intake through completion, coordinating scope, assignments, approvals, production, mailing logistics and follow-up to ensure timely delivery. (Grade 10)
• Assist with developing communication materials and project plans for programs, services and organizational initiatives. (Grade 9N)
• Collect audience feedback and communication metrics and prepare routine summaries. (Grade 9N)

Summary of Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field required. (Grade 9N)
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field required. (Grade 10)
• Three or more years of related experience in communications, public relations, writing, editing or content development preferred. (Grade 9N)
• Seven or more years of professional experience in communications, public relations, content development or a related field required. (Grade 10)
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) certification preferred. (Grade 10)
• Ability to gather information and translate technical or complex subject matter into clear, concise and audience-appropriate content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels. (Grade 9N)
• Demonstrated skills to simplify complex information into clear, concise, audience-focused communications—including strategies, key messages, project plans and measurement methods that advance business objectives. (Grade 10)
• Ability to conduct research, organize findings and prepare routine summaries, including audience feedback, communication metrics and other performance information. (Grade 9N)

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.

STRS Ohio associates are highly talented, customer service-oriented professionals.

We are an equal opportunity employer — employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

Résumés and applications are retained on file for consideration for at least six months from the date of receipt.

STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s leading retirement systems, serving about 500,000 active, inactive and retired Ohio public educators.

Operating under the guidelines of Chapter 3307 of the Ohio Revised Code as enacted by the Ohio General Assembly, STRS Ohio is legally separate from and fiscally independent of state and local governments.