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PRESS SECRETARY/DIRECTOR OF MEDIA RELATIONS (DES ADMIN MGR IV)

Office of Public Engagement and Communications

Recruitment #26-005222-0001

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Introduction

 

 

OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS

 

This is a Management Service position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.


 

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

As a member of the Office of the Comptroller’s Executive Team, the Director of Media Relations role will work in close collaboration with the Director of Strategic Communications, the agency’s senior and executive leaders, and other state agencies and partners to:

  1. Develop and execute a media engagement strategy that explains & elevates the Office of the Comptroller.
  2. Leads and supervises media planning and engagement.
  3. Works with the media to educate the public about the resources and services provided by the agency.
  4. Improves external communications and information-sharing with Marylanders and external stakeholders.
  5. Promotes the agency’s key strategic initiatives with the media and other external stakeholders.

PLEASE NOTE: Evening and Weekend work will be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in a communications role; Experience must include leading or managing at least one of the following:

  • Development of organization wide or program specific communications or public relations strategies.
  • Creation and execution of communications plans (internal, external, crisis, or media, audience targeting).
  • Oversight of media relations, such as preparing press releases, outreach, coordinating interviews, or serving as organizational spokesperson.

** For education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. If you possess a degree obtained outside of the United States, please submit a detailed, course-by-course evaluation report from one of the U.S. equivalency evaluating members identified at http://www.naces.org/members.html

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Previous experience working in government communications and a professional background that includes serving in the capacity of Public Information Officer.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with excellent copy editing, briefing, and media pitching skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill with building and managing media relationships as well as a history of successful media relationships.
  • Proficiency in identifying and analyzing emerging issues;
  • Professional success with developing and executing effective strategic communications plans, responses, statements, briefings, copy, press events, and materials;
  • Experience creating and negotiating media engagement and media buying opportunities.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure you provide sufficient information on your application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Please indicate clearly any position-specific experience and ensure all education and experience sections are complete. Approval of your application will be based on a review of the information you submit. All qualified applicants are placed on an unranked list of candidates and will remain active on this list for at least one year. Incomplete information may result in the disqualification of your application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Upon appointment (new hires and/or transfers) must successfully undergo fingerprinting. Disqualifying charges may include any felony; any crime of moral turpitude, e.g. embezzlement, fraud, tax evasion or bribery; any crime of identity theft or impersonation; any crime of assault or battery; and any crime relating to the use or distribution of a controlled dangerous substance other than marijuana, regardless of the age of the offense or the specifications of the position.

*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you choose email as the option to submit your application/required additional information, you must include the following information on at least one the pages you submit.

  1. First and Last Name
  2. Recruitment Number (located at the top of the bulletin)
  3. The last four digits of your SS#

If you have questions or concerns regarding this recruitment, please email MHarrell@marylandtaxes.gov at Comptroller of MD, Office of Human Resources.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.

If you need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADA), 2008 please contact the director of EEO & Fair Practices Operations at 667-262-2777, or at fairpractices@marylandtaxes.gov, or amoreland@marylandtaxes.gov for additional information.


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