Communications Director

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 104519 - 162800

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission is recruiting a full-time Communications Director.

This is a Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

The primary function of the Communications Director is to communicate information on behalf of the Public Service Commission to the media and others and to provide community outreach information necessary to train and educate consumers regarding policies issues and programs.

Communicate information regarding functions activities and policies or the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the communications media and other stakeholders including government agencies business and civic organizations PSC personnel and the general public.

Assist the Commissioners their advisors and other PSC personnel to coordinate and develop: communication strategies to the media as to proceedings or matters pending before the Commission; speeches and press releases; consumer education and awareness campaigns; and other communications materials including brochures manuals scripts articles newsletters reports and presentations.

Function as the Commissions contact for the media and the public to provide background and information on the functions activities and policies of the Commission.

Create and manage content for the Commissions website in coordination with PSC divisions.

Create and manage content for the Commissions social media accounts.

Support event planning arrange photography and provide other technical assistance to the Commission when necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Communications Public Relations Journalism or a closely related field.

Experience: Six years of experience developing and implementing effective communications strategy and support. This experience must also include managing social media platforms and responding to media requests.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education from an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours on a year-for-year basis for each year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in communications classifications or administrative support specialty codes in the communication related fields of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in communications public relations or a related field including experience leading a team of communications professionals.

Extensive experience with all forms of media and developing comprehensive communications strategies including crisis communication and management.

Proficiency with digital media social media platforms and content management systems with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets and stakeholders.

Exceptional verbal and written communication organizational and project management skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The evaluation may consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Department of Budget and Management Recruitment andExamination Division 301 W. Preston St. Baltimore MD application materials must be received in our officeby theclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Required Experience:

Director

Introduction The Maryland Public Service Commission is recruiting a full-time Communications Director.This is a Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.GRADE 23 LOCATION OF POSITION Maryland Public Service Commission6 Saint Paul Stree...

Introduction

The Maryland Public Service Commission is recruiting a full-time Communications Director.

This is a Political Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Service Commission

6 Saint Paul Street

Baltimore MD 21202

POSITION DUTIES

Communicate information regarding functions activities and policies or the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Function as the Commissions contact for the media and the public to provide background and information on the functions activities and policies of the Commission.

Create and manage content for the Commissions website in coordination with PSC divisions.

Create and manage content for the Commissions social media accounts.

Support event planning arrange photography and provide other technical assistance to the Commission when necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Communications Public Relations Journalism or a closely related field.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute graduate level education from an accredited college or university at the rate of thirty credit hours on a year-for-year basis for each year of the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in communications public relations or a related field including experience leading a team of communications professionals.

Extensive experience with all forms of media and developing comprehensive communications strategies including crisis communication and management.

Proficiency with digital media social media platforms and content management systems with the ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with media outlets and stakeholders.

Exceptional verbal and written communication organizational and project management skills.

SELECTION PROCESS

EXAMINATION PROCESS

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theDBM Recruitment andExamination Division at or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Required Experience:

Director

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Communications Director

Baltimore, MD - USA

Job Summary

Introduction

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

POSITION DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SELECTION PROCESS

EXAMINATION PROCESS

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Introduction

GRADE

LOCATION OF POSITION

POSITION DUTIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SELECTION PROCESS

EXAMINATION PROCESS

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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