The Ohio Lottery Commission supports teleworking as a work model for employees. Telework can improve an employees work/life balance and increase employee productivity. This position is eligible for hybrid work pursuant to the Ohio Lottery Commissions Teleworking Policy, which incorporates both telework and in-office work days. If approved, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the requirements established in the Ohio Lottery Commissions telework agreement and policy.

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About Us

The Ohio Lottery Commission is an exciting organization offering career opportunities across many different business functions. For more than 40 years, the Ohio Lottery has been building an amazing organization committed to growth and giving back and having fun while doing it. Our mission is: Supporting education by offering entertaining gaming experiences. Our vision is: Investing in Ohios students and communities through gaming innovation.

We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us achieve our mission. We embrace challenge, foster an inclusive culture, and value integrity, innovation and winning.

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What You'll Do

Responsibilities of the Winner Outreach Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the Winner Outreach portion of the Office of Communications public information program.
• Serves as a liaison to Ohio Lottery prizewinners.
• Contacts prizewinners to gather information about their winning stories for blogs, releases, and publications. Communicates with and interviews prizewinners and writes stories. Collaborates with the Chief Communications Officer and Videographer for prizewinner story videos.
• Develops, prepares, writes, types, proofs, and issues press releases on various topics including winner information, Retailers of the Week, game updates, agency events, Partners in Education, etc.
• Writes, types, and edits general writing assignments and performs lay-out work for inclusion in publications, articles, and newsletters.
• As needed, travels to locations for winner stories and to gather information for assignments.
• Writes articles for internal Employee Knowledge Center.
• Makes improvements to Winner Outreach efforts.
• Serves as a resource person for information on the positive public presentation of Ohio Lottery Commission programs and activities.
• Conducts interviews, gathers information and photos, and drafts articles to contribute to Office of Communications publications.
• Contributes to Office of Communications digital content by writing blogs, engaging with social media community, corresponding with customers, assisting with social media promotions, and creating graphics.
• Assists with public records requests.
• Performs other duties and works on special projects.
  
  

Unusual Work Schedule: 40 hour work week which may include days, some evenings and some weekends

Official State of Ohio Classification: Public Information Officer 1 (64421)

Whats In It For You

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
  
  

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
  
  

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave
  
  

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
  
  

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
  
  

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
  
  

30 months experience in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 6 months experience in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.
• Or 12 months experience as Public Information Specialist, 64420; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Communications, Customer Service, Public Relations, Social Media Management, Collaboration, Creativity, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland

Work Locations

Lausche Building

Organization

Lottery Commission

Classified Indicator

Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt

Exempt

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

SEE BELOW

Compensation

$26.74/hour

Unposting Date

Feb 12, 2024, 8:59:00 PM

Primary Job Skill

Communications

Technical Skills

Social Media Management, Customer Service, Public Relations

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Creativity, Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Agency Contact Name

Ohio Lottery Commission Office of Human Resources

Agency Contact Information

careers@lottery.ohio.gov