Publication Specialist 1

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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.

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. 

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Job Skills: Communications

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.

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The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Background Check Information

• A BCI and FBI fingerprint check, a background check, including a polygraph examination, may be required on all selected applicants.
• A comparative analysis and/or drug-test may be a requirement of the hiring process.

To request a disability accommodation, please email [email protected] as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.