Communications Manager
City of BaltimoreBaltimore, Maryland, United States
Posted March 31, 2026
61163 - 97712 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Baltimore is the largest city in the U.S. state of Maryland, and the 29th-most populous city in the country. It was established by the Constitution of Maryland and is not part of any county; thus, it is the largest independent city in the United States. Baltimore has more public monuments than any other city per capita in the country and is home to some of the earliest National Register historic districts in the nation, including Fell's Point (1969), Federal Hill (1970) and Mount Vernon Place (1971). More than 65,000 properties, or roughly one in three buildings in the city, are listed on the National Register, more than any other city in the nation.
Job Description
The Communications Manager owns the office's social media presence and supports earned media work, from drafting press advisories to producing social posts.
Requirements
- Digital & Social Media: Own the office's social media presence across platforms, from strategy and content calendar to day-of execution and real-time response.
- Write and produce content that connects policy work to the people it affects.
- Collaborate with staff photographer to shoot and edit short-form video content.
- Develop and maintain a consistent visual and editorial voice across platforms.
- Media Relations: Draft press releases, statements, and media advisories and help shape the office's proactive media strategy.
- Build and maintain relationships with Baltimore's press corps.
- Support rapid response when stories break, advising on messaging and timing.
- Cross-functional: Partner with legislative staff to translate bill language and policy priorities into public-facing narratives.
- Prepare office staff for media appearances, interviews, and public events.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans
- Wellness programs, support groups, and workshops