City of Baltimore
Director of Communications, Office of Council President
City of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Director of Communications, Baltimore City Council (Office of the Council President)
Overview
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL Director of Communications, Baltimore City Council Salary Range: $93,662 - $149,726 ANNUALLY Starting Pay: $93,662 - $121,674 ANNUALLY Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits City Council Mission Statement
The Baltimore City Council is a collaborative body dedicated to delivering reliable, equitable, and sustainable results, which enhance the quality of life for all Baltimoreans. Through agency oversight, legislation, fiscal stewardship, and advocacy, we ensure the City gets the ‘basics’ right, while also stringing toward long-term, systems-level transformation. Our Vision
We will innovate, advocate, and deliver results across City government and neighborhoods so that residents, business owners, and visitors champion Baltimore as the best place to visit, live, work, and play. Values
Results: Constantly striving toward “best-in-class” city services. Innovation: We don’t settle for the status quo; transformational results require creative problem-solving. Community Centered: Our people make Baltimore great, and those residents inform every decision. Joy: Baltimore has so much to celebrate, and we proudly share its stories with each other and the world. Job Summary
The Director of Communications works for the City Council President and leads the Office of the Council President’s communications department to deliver an effective communications platform across media domains: traditional media, social media, email, etc. They will have an understanding and vision for capitalizing on social media trends and an evolving media landscape. They are responsible for developing and executing strategies to generate positive press coverage; managing a robust digital engagement calendar and creating written and visual content to engage and inform City residents. The Director of Communications also collaborates across departments to support the Office’s legislative, oversight, community, and Council-wide goals. This role requires creativity, a positive attitude, and sound discretion. Essential Functions
Advises, organizes, and executes all facets of earned media events and other activities. Develops, manages, and executes communications strategies for hearings and other Council President campaigns. Drafts, reviews and approves external-facing communications items from communications staff including speeches, press releases, emails, opening statements, social media posts. Manage high-level press relationships and supervise and support junior communications staff in strengthening press relationships. Creates talking points and communications guidance for principal and staff. Manages and executes social media content strategy. Maintains databases of press outlets and contact information. Manages database of press clips. Regularly updates and maintains the City Council website. Manages email engagement. Advises and trains internal teams on best practices for earned media efforts and press events. Creates tool boxes and training materials for a variety of earned media tactics. Creates and maintains toolkits of approved content. Supports individual Councilmember offices as needed and directed. Conceives, reviews and approves of visual storytelling collateral including graphics and videos. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in communications, political science or a related field. At least six years of demonstrated growth of communications experience. Demonstrated experience managing communications staff and programming. OR Equivalency Notes:
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Baltimore media landscape Social media strategy Managing complicated interpersonal dynamics Driving toward results in an often-ambiguous environment
Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communications skills Demonstrated ability to drive press outcomes Significant experience working with Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms Ability to conceive of or produce compelling video and graphic content
Additional Information
BACKGROUND CHECK : Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed. PROBATION : All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE : This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Government Administration
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Overview
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION CITY OF BALTIMORE, OFFICE OF CITY COUNCIL Director of Communications, Baltimore City Council Salary Range: $93,662 - $149,726 ANNUALLY Starting Pay: $93,662 - $121,674 ANNUALLY Get to Know Us
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits City Council Mission Statement
The Baltimore City Council is a collaborative body dedicated to delivering reliable, equitable, and sustainable results, which enhance the quality of life for all Baltimoreans. Through agency oversight, legislation, fiscal stewardship, and advocacy, we ensure the City gets the ‘basics’ right, while also stringing toward long-term, systems-level transformation. Our Vision
We will innovate, advocate, and deliver results across City government and neighborhoods so that residents, business owners, and visitors champion Baltimore as the best place to visit, live, work, and play. Values
Results: Constantly striving toward “best-in-class” city services. Innovation: We don’t settle for the status quo; transformational results require creative problem-solving. Community Centered: Our people make Baltimore great, and those residents inform every decision. Joy: Baltimore has so much to celebrate, and we proudly share its stories with each other and the world. Job Summary
The Director of Communications works for the City Council President and leads the Office of the Council President’s communications department to deliver an effective communications platform across media domains: traditional media, social media, email, etc. They will have an understanding and vision for capitalizing on social media trends and an evolving media landscape. They are responsible for developing and executing strategies to generate positive press coverage; managing a robust digital engagement calendar and creating written and visual content to engage and inform City residents. The Director of Communications also collaborates across departments to support the Office’s legislative, oversight, community, and Council-wide goals. This role requires creativity, a positive attitude, and sound discretion. Essential Functions
Advises, organizes, and executes all facets of earned media events and other activities. Develops, manages, and executes communications strategies for hearings and other Council President campaigns. Drafts, reviews and approves external-facing communications items from communications staff including speeches, press releases, emails, opening statements, social media posts. Manage high-level press relationships and supervise and support junior communications staff in strengthening press relationships. Creates talking points and communications guidance for principal and staff. Manages and executes social media content strategy. Maintains databases of press outlets and contact information. Manages database of press clips. Regularly updates and maintains the City Council website. Manages email engagement. Advises and trains internal teams on best practices for earned media efforts and press events. Creates tool boxes and training materials for a variety of earned media tactics. Creates and maintains toolkits of approved content. Supports individual Councilmember offices as needed and directed. Conceives, reviews and approves of visual storytelling collateral including graphics and videos. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor’s degree in communications, political science or a related field. At least six years of demonstrated growth of communications experience. Demonstrated experience managing communications staff and programming. OR Equivalency Notes:
Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of
Baltimore media landscape Social media strategy Managing complicated interpersonal dynamics Driving toward results in an often-ambiguous environment
Skills and Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communications skills Demonstrated ability to drive press outcomes Significant experience working with Facebook, X, Instagram and other social media platforms Ability to conceive of or produce compelling video and graphic content
Additional Information
BACKGROUND CHECK : Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed. PROBATION : All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory probation. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE : This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Seniority level
Director Employment type
Full-time Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries: Government Administration
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