Communications and Media Relations Director
About The Position
Calvert County Government is seeking a strategic, confident and creative communications leader to serve as its next Communications & Media Relations Director. In this high-impact role, you will guide the County’s voice, strengthen media relationships, and lead communications strategies that connect residents, employees, stakeholders and partners to the County’s mission. As the County’s principal communications officer and official spokesperson, you will oversee countywide strategic communications, media relations, public information, digital communications, emergency communications and community engagement. This position advises the County Administrator, Deputy County Administrator, Board of County Commissioners and executive leadership on messaging, public engagement, crisis communications and high-profile issues. The ideal candidate is an experienced communications professional who can lead with sound judgment, build trust with the public and media, and deliver timely, accurate and effective information across multiple platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a closely related field
- Five years of progressively responsible professional communications, public information or media relations experience, preferably in local government
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to background investigation
Responsibilities
- Serve as the County’s official spokesperson and principal media liaison
- Develop and implement strategic communications plans for County initiatives, executive priorities and public policy matters
- Advise executive leadership on public messaging, crisis communications and issues management
- Lead emergency public information efforts as the County’s Public Information Officer during emergency operations
- Oversee internal communications, digital communications, social media, video production, public information campaigns and community outreach
- Build strong relationships with elected officials, media representatives, government agencies, community organizations and the public
- Supervise and develop a talented communications team
- Prepare reports, presentations, speeches, briefing materials and public-facing communications
Benefits
- 15 days of sick leave
- 10 days of annual leave
- 5 personal days
- 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year)
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan & 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Up to 80% tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Gym membership discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
