Communications Strategist or Senior Communications Strategist

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking a Communications Strategist or Senior Communications Strategist to join the Executive/ Communications and Public Affairs team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation (Grade 9N & 10):

Grade 9N : $32.67 - $39.21/ hr.

Grade 10: $76,458 - $91,749

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary (Grade 9N & 10):

Under the direction of the director, Strategic Communications and the chief communication officer, assists with developing and coordinating communication materials for internal and external audiences, including members, employers, retirement board members, media, associates and other key stakeholders. Writes, edits and proofreads content; coordinates routine project activities; and works with Communication Services associates and organizational business areas to support clear, accurate, accessible and consistent communications.

Summary of Responsibilities (Grade 9N & 10):

• Assist with creating presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 9N)
• Collaborate with the executive director, senior leadership team and organizational leaders to create presentations, talking points, video scripts, news releases, social media content and other materials for internal and external audiences. (Grade 10)
• Develop, edit and proofread clear, accurate and audience-focused content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels. Assist with translating technical or complex information into clear, concise communications. (Grade 9N)
• Develop key messages and create, edit and proofread clear, accurate, and audience-centered content for print, digital, presentation and executive communication channels. (Grade 10)
• Manage communication projects from intake through completion, coordinating scope, assignments, approvals, production, mailing logistics and follow-up to ensure timely delivery. (Grade 10)
• Assist with developing communication materials and project plans for programs, services and organizational initiatives. Collect audience feedback and communication metrics and prepare routine summaries. (Grade 9N)

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications (Grade 9N & 10):

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or a related field required. (Grade 9N)
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or a related field required. (Grade 10)
• Three or more years of related experience in communications, public relations, writing, editing or content development preferred. (Grade 9N)
• Seven or more years of professional experience in communications, public relations, content development or a related field required. (Grade 10)
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) certification preferred. (Grade 10)
• Ability to gather information and translate technical or complex subject matter into clear, concise and audience-appropriate content for print, digital, presentation and internal communication channels. (Grade 9N)
• Demonstrated skills to simplify complex information into clear, concise, audience-focused communications—including strategies, key messages, project plans and measurement methods—that advance business objectives. (Grade 10)
• Ability to conduct research, organize findings and prepare routine summaries, including audience feedback, communication metrics and other performance information. (Grade 9N)

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.