Publication Specialist 1

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Ohio, Ohio Department of Public Safety – Ohio State Highway Patrol is seeking a Publication Specialist 1. This role involves providing content for semi-annual display change-outs, researching needed artifacts, and contacting retirees for information or materials. The specialist will create and write content for video displays and information cards, proofread and edit final copy of printed materials, and find and edit photos to accompany displays. Collaboration with Visual Communications for banners, displays, posters, and other visual content is also a key responsibility. Additionally, the role includes preparing artifacts for transport, removing current display items, requesting video copies from the Photo Lab, and reaching out to retirees and other groups to solicit donations of specific artifacts. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is an internationally accredited agency focused on protecting life and property, promoting traffic safety, and providing professional public safety services with respect, compassion, and unbiased professionalism. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Option 1: 2 yrs. training or 2 yrs. experience in preparing various forms of literature for publication (e.g., newswriting; reporting; editing; photojournalism; graphics of communication).
Option 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in journalism.
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Communications

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

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Multiple pay increases over the first years of service!
Free Parking!
Free Gym Access & Walking Path!
Daycare On-site!
Cafeteria On-site!