Marketing and Communications Specialist Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society is a multidisciplinary university center that conducts teaching, research, and public programming concerning the core texts and great debates of Western civilization; the principles, ideals, and institutions of the American and Ohio political orders; and the foundations of responsible leadership and informed citizenship. It is an independent academic unit of The Ohio State University. The Center is a leader of the growing cadre of similar centers of civic thought and leadership in Ohio and throughout the country.

Position Overview

The Chase Center is conducting a search for a creative Marketing and Communications Specialist who will develop a variety of public relations and promotional materials that help the Center achieve its strategic priorities. We are seeking an individual with experience in video production, storytelling, and editing. Strong writing and editing skills are required. Experience in podcasts, social media, websites, graphic design, photography, and events support and promotion are desirable. The individual in this position, as with all members of the Chase Center, should embrace the Centers mission.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Marketing and Communications manager, this individual will do the following:

• Produce video and other deliverables that advance and promote the Chase Centers curriculum, programs, and events across multiple platforms while reflecting university brand standards.
• Help create and curate engaging social media and website content, based on platform analytics, that builds awareness, grows our audience, and results in successful calls to action by our stakeholders.
• Write engaging content across a variety of formats and channels, including news stories, marketing content, and copy for website, email, and social media.
• Attend and provide logistical and communication support for Chase Center events, which includes occasional evening and weekend work.
• Assist in managing the Chase Centers website, using the Drupal content management system.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the Chase Centers mission of citizenship education.
• Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in video production, editing, and storytelling for a variety of media.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication.
• Demonstrated poise, professionalism, good judgment, and ability to take the extra step to meet customer needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Regular in-person attendance is expected.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in applied social media.
• Experience in graphic design and/or photography.
• Experience using Drupal or other website content management systems.
• Experience in higher education marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Ohio State University branding, policies, rules, and procedures

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume for consideration. These should be in PDF form. We also encourage applicants to submit a portfolio, which can be shared as a PDF, website link, or online portfolio URL as part of your application.

The cover letter should describe how the candidate meets the qualifications for the position, including their commitment to the Chase Centers mission.

This role requires on‑site work at our Columbus office.

The Targeted Hiring Range for this position is $21.35 - $26.00. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, education, years of experience, and internal equity.

Function: Marketing and Communications

Subfunction: Marketing and Communications

Band: Specialized

Level: 1