Partnerships Director

State of Maryland • Anne Arundel, MD

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About The Position

The Partnerships Director is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the Governor. This role sits within the Governor’s Digital Team and collaborates regularly with the Communications Team and external partners. To apply, please submit your resume to Jessica Porter ([email protected]) by the deadline, Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Partnerships Director GRADE 22 LOCATION OF POSITION Annapolis, Maryland POSITION DUTIES General Purpose: The Partnerships Director will lead the Governor of Maryland’s creator and digital media engagement strategy. This includes managing relationships with local and national creators, planning and executing creator-focused events within the state, and coordinating digital-first media opportunities to amplify the governor’s message across the state. The Director will work closely with the Communications Director and Digital Director to coordinate podcast and digital-first media bookings. They will also play a supporting role with owned video production. This role sits within the Governor’s Digital Team and collaborates regularly with the Communications Team and external partners.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in a digital marketing role, ideally two (2) years partnering with either influencers and creators or booking podcasts.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with others
• Experience managing and planning events
• An interest in politics and a commitment to staying on top of political news
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed

Responsibilities

• Partnerships Program Management: Develop and execute a data-driven creator strategy that supports the Governor’s priorities and connects with key constituencies across Maryland.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Maryland-based creators and digital partners aligned with this strategy.
• Plan and manage all aspects of creator engagements, including invite lists, event planning and production, and briefing materials for the Governor.
• Report on the outcomes and impact of creator partnerships to the Digital Director, Communications Director, and the Governor.
• Collaborate with state agencies to integrate creator partnerships into their broader digital strategies.
• Digital Media Coordination: Lead outreach and coordination for podcast appearances and digital-first media opportunities, aligning closely with the Digital and Communications teams on timing and messaging.
• Maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date rolodex of digital creators, media contacts, and key surrogates in the Governor’s network.
• Provide partners with timely updates and content to help amplify the Governor’s messaging and initiatives.
• Coordinate with the Communications Team to secure and prepare for podcast interviews and digital-first media appearances.
• Other Duties: Collaborate with partners to develop and manage video content produced from the events, aimed at increasing reach, engagement, and virality.
• Monitor emerging trends in the creator and digital media space and support their integration into broader strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
• The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents.
• The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis.
• The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law.
• The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees