Community Engagement & Media Specialist

Job Title: Community Engagement And Media Specialist
Requisition #: 704402-051226
Primary Location: Ohio-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Location: 855 W. Mound Street, 43223
Bargaining Unit/Non-Bargaining: Bargaining
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Hours based upon agency need
Minimum Starting Salary: $25.20 per hour
Posting Start Date: 05/12/2026
Posting Close Date: Postings are available for a minimum of 10 days after the Posting Start Date. Postings may be extended or rescinded at Agency's discretion after 10 days. All submissions received within the 10 first days will be considered

How to Apply: 

Email your updated resume to fccshr@fccs.us. You must also include what position you are applying for in your email.

Who We Are: 

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) is a large, metropolitan child welfare agency with more than 300 caseworkers and 400 support staff members dedicated to child protection and family stability. FCCS believes in investing our time and resources to attract and hire an engaged, talented, and diverse workforce that is committed to protecting children by strengthening families.

What You Will Do – Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Employee plans and implements community outreach activities; generates positive media coverage for agency programs and events; promotes the mission and work of the agency and the need for community contacts (faith-based organizations, corporations, civic, social, and educational organizations, etc.); produces and disseminates public service materials and publications and conducts speaking engagements on behalf of Franklin County Children Services and represents the Agency on other initiatives. 

• Writes and edits news releases and articles for FCCS internal and external publications, social media, and digital platforms and videos. Proofreads and edits agency material as assigned. Maintains and monitors agency website content as assigned. Serves as publications editor and researcher as assigned.
• Promotes the mission and work of the agency by conducting community outreach and assisting with public events planning including but not limited to the Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast, National Family Week, National Adoption Week, foster care, adoption, and volunteer recruitment campaigns, faith-based initiatives, speaking engagements, displays and other community education or awareness campaigns as assigned. Takes photographs/videos at events and promotes events accordingly. Develops partnerships for community engagement; maintains and coordinates the agency’s Speaker’s Bureau and Community Engagement Team.
• Collaborates with direct service staff on Agency initiatives that promote child protection, kinship care, adoption, mentorship/volunteerism, and foster care. Develops partnerships for community engagement and promotion of all agency programs, responsible for internal and external literature distribution.
• Helps write and edit agency TV and radio spots, videos, and news articles used to strengthen the agency’s message. Serves on agency and community committees and task groups to promote child protection, kinship care, adoption, foster care, human resources, and/or volunteer recruitment and retention. Attends department, divisional and committee meetings; meets with supervisor to discuss projects and performs other related duties as assigned.

What We Offer You:

• Hiring Bonus up to $1,500
• Quality, Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation, Sick and Personal leave accruals and 10 paid holidays
• Retirement Pension through the Ohio Public employment Retirement System
• 457(b) retirement savings plan through Ohio Deferred Compensation
• No Cost Life Insurance Coverage up to $50,000
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP Program
• A true hybrid working environment for most positions
• Personal and Financial Wellness opportunities through the Franklin County ThriveOn Program
• More!

What will make you successful:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field plus 6 mos. post relevant experience; and sensitivity and appreciation for diverse religions and cultures.
• Strong writer and editor, and excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills,
• Able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of website development and social media platforms.
• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop Illustrator, InDesign, and Premier) and website contact management including basic HTML coding.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field plus 3 years post-relevant experience. 
• Experience in Photography, video production, and editing.
• Experience in public speaking, speech, or communications or in presenting informational talks or delivering speeches; 
• Advanced news writing & reporting; 
• Reporting public affairs; 
• Photojournalism;
• Graphics of communication; 
• Factual writing; 
• Law of press, radio & television; 
• Advanced editing; 
• Reporting television news and reporting radio news; ​
• English grammar & composition

Certification or Licensure:

• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with automobile insurance that complies with Franklin County Children Services agency policy. Travel can occasionally include out-state-travel which may require airline travel

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

ADA Statement: Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. Franklin County Children Services 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.

Job-specific Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to operate standard office equipment including A/V equipment, and presentation toll or platforms such as MS Teams, Zoom, Go-To Training and Virtual Training Methods.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time

To learn more about FCCS, please visit our careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.