Strategic Communications Executive

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 163,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Educational assistance

Medical insurance (subsidized)

Dental insurance (fully paid)

Life insurance (fully paid)

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement benefits

On-site fitness center

Job summary

STRS Ohio, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to lead the Executive/ Communications and Public Affairs team. You will guide messaging for members, employers and stakeholders, oversee publications, and shape communications across print and digital channels.

You will manage strategy, staff development, budget oversight, and social media efforts, ensuring timely, accurate messaging aligned with the agency’s mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, political science, communications or public relations.
• At least 10 years’ experience in communications.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills across publications, speeches, presentations, web, video and social media.
• Ability to develop integrated, cost‑effective communication solutions that address business challenges and improve quality, service, cost and speed.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze trends, stay current on industry issues and make sound recommendations to management.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex, legalistic subject matter into clear, accurate and understandable terms.
• Ability to work with and preserve confidential information.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including senior‑level leadership and elected officials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully, meeting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Ability to effectively manage creative teams and processes.
• Commitment to transparency, trust building and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment, plus leading edge communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior staff and STRS Ohio board to develop and deliver public relations strategies and communications programs.
• Provide managerial direction and performance management for the team.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for STRS Ohio communications across print, digital and other channels.
• Direct market research, including surveys and focus groups, to develop strategic messaging and measures of effectiveness.
• Plan, write, edit, and execute communications, publications, reports, campaigns and key messages.
• Collaborate with designers, production teams and clients to coordinate approvals and mailing logistics.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing

Supervisory experience

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism/english/political science/communications/public relations

Tools

Social media tools

Job description

STRS Ohio, the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, seeks a Director of Strategic Communications to lead the Executive/ Communications and Public Affairs team. You will guide messaging for members, employers and stakeholders, oversee publications, and shape communications across print and digital channels.

You will manage strategy, staff development, budget oversight, and social media efforts, ensuring timely, accurate messaging aligned with the agency’s mission and goals.