Publication Specialist 1

Ohio Department of Public Safety; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple pay increases over the firsts

Free Parking

Free Gym Access & Walking Path

Daycare On-site

Cafeteria On-site

Job summary

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol in Columbus is seeking a Publication Specialist 1 to draft outline content for semi-annual display changes, research artifacts, and contact retirees for materials.

You will write content for video displays and information cards, proofread printed copy, select photos, collaborate with Visual Communications on banners and posters, and prepare artifacts for transport to the academy.

Qualifications

• 2 yrs trg. or 2 yrs exp. in preparing various forms of literature for publication (e.g., newswriting; reporting; editing; photojournalism; graphics of communication).
• Undergraduate core program in journalism completed or equivalent.
• Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment or higher education equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide outline content for semi-annual display change-outs; Research needed artifacts; Contact retirees for information or materials.
• Create & write content for video displays &/or information cards for each displayed item; Proofread & edit final copy of printed materials; Find & edit photos to accompany displays.
• Collaborate with Visual Communications to create banners, displays, posters & other visual content.
• Prepare artifacts for transport to the academy; Remove current display items & return them to the office.
• Request video copies from the Photo Lab for historical records & for any spotlighted person or family.
• Reach out to retirees & other groups to solicit donations of specific artifacts.

Skills

Communications

Attention to Detail

Written Communication

Research

Public relations

Education

Undergraduate core program in journalism

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol

Report in Location

1970 W Broad Street, Columbus 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What You'll Do As a Publication Specialist 1

• Provide outline content for semi-annual display change-outs; Research needed artifacts; Contact retirees for information or materials.
• Create & write content for video displays &/or information cards for each displayed item; Proofread & edit final copy of printed materials; Find & edit photos to accompany displays.
• Collaborate with Visual Communications to create banners, displays, posters & other visual content.
• Prepare artifacts for transport to the academy; Remove current display items & return them to the office.
• Request video copies from the Photo Lab for historical records & for any spotlighted person or family.
• Reach out to retirees & other groups to solicit donations of specific artifacts.

Option 1

2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in preparing various forms of literature for publication (e.g., newswriting; reporting; editing; photojournalism; graphics of communication).

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Communications

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kate Veeley | [e-mail]

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$23.65 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM to 5:00PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Clerical & Data Entry, Communications, Research

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Creativity, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Written Communication

Agency Overview

Ohio State Highway Patrol Is an internationally accredited agency whose mission is to protect life and property, promote traffic safety and provide professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism.