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Ken Paxson

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Communications Manager at City of Kettering, Ohio - Government
📍 Dayton Metropolitan Area, United States

Ken Paxson is an experienced Communications Manager for the City of Kettering, Ohio, with a diverse background in content strategy, digital media, and personnel management. A graduate of Wright State University, he has held leadership roles at Vivial and Cox Media Group, guiding teams through large-scale digital transitions.

Outside of his government role, Ken is deeply involved in academia as an Adjunct Professor at his alma mater, Wright State University. He shows a strong interest in the higher education community, also following Miami University.

He uniquely combines public sector leadership with shaping the next generation of marketing professionals through his teaching.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Communications Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Dayton Metropolitan Area, United States
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Marketing Education
Teaches senior-level university courses on media content creation, visual communication, and public relations, focusing on practical skills for students.
Digital Content Strategy
Previously grew a digital content team to nearly 20 specialists at Vivial, managing strategy and fulfillment for numerous digital marketing products.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Communications Manager
City of Kettering, Ohio - Government
9-2013
Adjunct Professor
Wright State University
4-2022 - 6-2025
Marketing & Communications Supervisor
City of Kettering Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts
1-2016 - 4-2022
Sr. Content Marketing Manager
Vivial
11-1999 - 11-2015
Project Manager/Editor/Writer/Digital Fulfillment
Cox Media Group
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Education
1987 - 1992
Bachelor of Arts
Wright State University
1983 - 1987
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Xenia High School
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