Public Information Strategist

State of Ohio - Nursing Board; Kentucky; On-site; USD 73,604,000 - 99,583,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking a Public Information Officer 1 to plan and direct the agency’s media and public information program, including internal newsletters, information emails, events, and branding coordination.

You will draft articles for Board publications, manage internal sites, and collaborate with staff to distribute announcements. The role requires strong communications skills and flexibility in a state government environment.

Qualifications

• 30 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings; valid driver's license.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 6 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Specialist, 64420; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Plans & directs the agency’s media & public information program (i.e., internal newsletter, agency wide information emails & event planning & coordinating).
• Supports & acts as back up to advising & consulting management personnel & Board staff regarding public relations strategies, messaging & branding.
• Responds to requests for speeches, presentations and public informational events.
• Drafts articles for Board publications (e.g., President and Director contribution articles for Momentum Magazine).
• Maintains & updates internal employee websites and intranet content (e.g, utilizes Canva or Full Adobe Creator Suite or similar program).
• Works collaboratively with agency personnel to plan, organize & distribute employee newsletter & internal announcements.

Skills

Communications

Public Relations

Social Media Management

Web Design

Public Speaking

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Proofreading

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Responsiveness

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The Ohio Board of Nursing is seeking a Public Information Officer 1 to plan and direct the agency’s media and public information program, including internal newsletters, information emails, events, and branding coordination.

You will draft articles for Board publications, manage internal sites, and collaborate with staff to distribute announcements. The role requires strong communications skills and flexibility in a state government environment.