DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
DESIGNATED ADMIN MGR SENIOR I
Recruitment #24-005223-0006
Department | Maryland Department of Labor |
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Date Opened | 7/19/2024 3:10:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 8/2/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $95,991.00 - $154,928.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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HR Analyst | Ernestine Hyman |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
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Introduction
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GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Develops a messaging strategy to lift the work of the department and engage key stakeholders;
- Communicates vital information to the public, including education about services and initiatives;
- Serves as the primary liaison between department leadership and the Governor’s communication office; and
- Leads communications professionals in each of Labor’s seven main divisions, as well as directly supervises one communications officer.
Content Management and Media Relations
- Provides direction, review, editing, and approval for Departmental messaging across all seven divisions, including press releases and media inquiries, talking points, promotional and public service media campaigns (print, radio, television, digital/mobile), event planning/collateral and special projects; Drafts and edits speeches or remarks for the Secretary of Labor;
- Advises, coordinates, and manages media responses and strategy; and
- Develops and maintains relationships with the news media, including daily interactions with news outlets and contacts.
Information Analysis and Results-Driven Strategy
- Promotes strategic messaging through information analysis and stewardship of content, in conjunction with departmental leadership; and
- Directs and supports communications best practices, including brand direction and communications policy development. Develops messaging for public-facing materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, communications, business administration, government, or public policy.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans’ status.
If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION
Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:
Maryland Department of Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Ernestine Hyman 24-005223-0006
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201
The MD State Application Form can be found online
If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact Ernestine Hyman at 410-230-6298 or email me at ernestine.hyman1@maryland.gov.
Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
Click on a link below to apply for this position:
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