Sam Dillon

Communications Professional

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

About

Storyteller and creative thinker with a demonstrated ability to understand and communicate analytical material; seeking a position where I can leverage digital communications and marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and position an organization toward thought leadership. Content generation, editorial processes, photography, videography, layout and design; Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Creative Suite

Experience

  • Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (Columbus, Ohio, United States)
    • Chief of Communications & Marketing
      Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    • Deputy Chief of Communications & Marketing
      Jul 2025 - Dec 2025 · 6 mos

  • Ohio House of Representatives (Columbus, Ohio, United States)
    • Senior Communications Manager
      Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 · 7 mos

    • Senior Communications Executive
      Aug 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Deputy Press Secretary
      Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Sports Reporter at Marysville Journal-Tribune
    Aug 2016 - Sep 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Generates and edits written and photographic content (typically five stories weekly) for sporting and other newsworthy events across mid- central Ohio with little oversight, under extremely tight deadlines. Drives content to/from/across relevant social media platforms. Independently develops creative story ideas, takes assignments from conception to publication, and leverages content across multiple channels. Assists in overall editorial processes, layout and design.

  • Public Affairs Specialist at US Army
    Feb 2004 - Mar 2012 · 8 yrs 2 mos

    Nearly four years of battlefield reporting in Afghanistan and Iraq. Generated nearly 1,200 written, photographic, and video stories for distribution across regional, national, and international news outlets. Exercised independent editorial discretion in story creation, development, and delivery across multiple media channels. Assisted in layout and design of weekly newspaper, weekly 30-minute television news program, and organizational podcasts.