State of Maryland · 11 hours ago
MEDIA RELATIONS MANAGER - (ADMINISTRATOR V) Office of Public Engagement and Communications
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expThe State of Maryland is seeking a Media Relations Manager to execute the agency’s press strategy and manage media relations. This role is crucial for promoting agency initiatives and ensuring consistent communication with media outlets and stakeholders to enhance the agency’s public image.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Executing the agency’s press strategy and managing media relations to promote agency initiatives, accomplishments, and priorities
Ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely communication with media outlets and stakeholders, contributing to the agency’s public image and strategic messaging
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate
Six years of administrative staff or professional work
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in media relations, public affairs, or journalism
Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience coordinating press events and working with media outlets
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Valid Maryland Driver's License and ability to travel
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Company
State of Maryland
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Piercy
Senior Advisor for Program Innovation to the Chief Technology Officer State of Maryland, MDTHINK
Michele Thomas
Chief Technology Officer, State of Maryland
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