Senior Director, Marketing and Communications

What we offer:

Robust health benefits for all full‑time employees, including comprehensive behavioral health support and coverage.

Life insurance coverage for all full‑time employees.

Guaranteed 11 paid holidays every year.

19% employer contribution to your OPERS pension plan.

Generous wellness benefits and incentives for employees/spouses enrolled in a healthcare plan.

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• Direct media relations across earned, paid, and owned channels; serve as ADAMH’s primary spokesperson; build strong relationships with all media entities; and lead press conferences and other media engagements.
• Drive multimedia campaigns to raise awareness of ADAMH services and access to care across Franklin County.
• Build partnerships with providers and community organizations to amplify ADAMH messaging and impact.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to reduce stigma and educate on the importance of behavioral health services.
• Support CEO thought leadership with speeches, presentations, talking points, columns, opinion pieces, and public opportunities.
• Oversee issues management and crisis communications; provide counsel to the CEO and senior leaders; and manage the organization’s crisis communication plan.
• Serve as brand ambassador, ensuring consistency of visual identity and brand voice.
• Oversee publications, website, social media, and other materials to ensure consistent branding and messaging.
• Provide communications support for senior leaders across departments, including media guidance, marketing materials, and preparation of briefs and presentations.
• Use research and engagement strategies to connect with culturally and economically diverse communities.
• Develop and implement an annual communications plan, including budget and staffing needs.
• Manage and coach the Communications team, fostering inclusion, accountability, and performance.
• Manage the public affairs budget to achieve goals efficiently.
• Oversee corporate and community sponsorship strategies.
• Supervises, trains, and provides work direction and problem‑solving assistance for personnel, including oversight of daily operations of assigned staff.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Must be willing to undertake some travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Master’s Degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Seven years’ work experience in public relations, marketing or communications, preferably in a public institution or non‑profit organization.
• Five years’ of management and/or supervisory experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with established relationships with local media outlets.

• Knowledge of marketing, communications, public relations, and media relations across earned, paid, and owned channels.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership and Board level leaders.
• Experience with crisis communication strategies, planning, and execution.
• Experience with digital communications, analytics, and emerging platforms.
• Experience with communication and engagement strategies that are inclusive and multicultural.
• Demonstrated ability to craft clear, compelling written and verbal communications, including speeches, presentations, columns, and opinion pieces.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and manage a communications team to achieve performance outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement effective multimedia campaigns that build awareness and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, prioritize projects, and use data to guide decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor, manage sensitive issues, and represent ADAMH with confidence and professionalism.