Director, Strategic Communications

STRS Ohio is seeking a Director, Strategic Communications 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.

$162,830 - $207,609

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

Under the direction of the chief communication officer, leads communications staff and oversees the development, coordination and delivery of materials and special projects for members, employers, board members, media, associates and other key stakeholders. Plans, directs and facilitates State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) messaging and communication programs, applying creativity, sound judgment and initiative to ensure communications are accurate, effective and appropriate.

Oversee the development and production of STRS Ohio publications, collaborates with Member Services on communication policies and strategies and support social media activities. In partnership with the manager, Visual Communications, directs member‑focused communications and leads special projects assigned by the chief communication officer.

• Partner with the chief communication officer, senior staff and State Teachers Retirement Board to develop and deliver public relations strategies and communications programs that position STRS Ohio as a trusted provider of financial security.
• Provide visionary managerial direction and performance management for team, with a strong emphasis on professional growth and succession planning in alignment with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.
• Establish and maintain quality standards for the appearance, content, accuracy, consistency and usability of STRS Ohio communications across print, digital and other channels.
• Provide strategic counsel on public relations and communication issues and help develop and annually update long‑range communication plans, strategies and timetables for key audiences.
• Direct market research, including surveys and focus groups and use findings to develop strategic messaging, marketing plans and measures of communication effectiveness.
• Plan, write, edit, proofread and execute communications, publications, reports, executive materials, campaigns and key messages for members, associates and other audiences.
• Collaborate with internal clients, executive staff, designers and print production associates to develop materials, coordinate approvals and mailing logistics, verify information and keep projects on schedule.
• Support social media strategy and execution by reviewing content, aligning posts with member communication initiatives and strategic goals, and assisting with posting and monitoring as needed.
• Support media relations, coordinate news monitoring and assist with content and design for member and employer websites and the associate intranet.
• Direct and lead responses to member and stakeholder inquiries while ensuring messaging is clear,…