Public Information Officer 2

The Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY) is seeking a skilled communications professional to serve as the primary editor and content lead for agency publications and internal communications. This role plays a critical part in ensuring staff, stakeholders, and leadership receive clear, timely, and engaging information that supports the agency’s mission.

You’ll oversee major internal publications, manage communication workflows, and help shape messaging across multiple platforms—including newsletters, intranet content, and executive communications.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as lead editor for agency publications, including In The Know NOW, In The Know MONTHLY, Tuesday Times, and Scope
• Manage the editorial calendar and coordinate content submissions across divisions
• Ensure consistency in voice, tone, and branding across all communications
• Develop and implement internal and external communication plans
• Draft and edit newsletters, announcements, presentations, talking points, and scripts
• Support website and social media content development
• Collaborate with leadership, program staff, and communications team members (including design staff)
• Provide support to Public Information Officers on communications, marketing, and public relations initiatives
  
  

Intranet & Digital Content Leadership

• Serve as lead administrator for the agency’s Microsoft SharePoint intranet
• Maintain site structure and ensure content is accurate, current, and user-friendly
• Partner with staff to improve usability, engagement, and adoption
• Implement enhancements aligned with agency communication goals
  
  

Leadership Responsibilities

• Set team priorities and align work with agency objectives
• Review work for quality and provide constructive feedback
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible messaging
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with intranet or content management systems (SharePoint preferred)
• Strategic thinker who can balance big-picture planning with hands-on execution
  
  

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

Pay Range

Exempt/ 13

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$35.68

$37.62

$39.68

$41.82

$44.17

$46.55

$48.47

$50.75

Annual

$74,214

$78,250

$82,534

$86,986

$91,874

$96,824

$100,818

$105,560

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to [email protected].

36 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; 12 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 Officer 1, 64421; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Communications

Agency Contact Name and Information

[email protected]

Unposting Date

May 2, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$35.68 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.