Education: Have a bachelor's degree in communications, Public Administration, Public Policy, Political Science, Public Health, Emergency Management, Planning, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
Experience: Have at least 2 years of experience in either public communications, public policy and administration, public safety, emergency management, or other relevant experience; possess excellent analytical communication (written and oral), organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Expertise in emergency operations, crisis communication strategies, and coordination of messaging during emergencies
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to engage with emergency operations teams, City, State, and Federal agencies, peers, customers, community partners, and the public to ensure consistent, accessible, and culturally inclusive communication across platforms
Strong public and media relations skills, and experience in managing social media platforms, emergency alert systems, and strategic engagement
Ability to draft talking points, press releases, presentations, and reports
Proficiency with emergency communication platforms, website content management software, graphic design tools, and other digital communication technologies
Understanding of culturally inclusive communication practices tailored for diverse populations
Competency in graphic design, photography, and multimedia storytelling to enhance public information campaigns
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; familiarity with Joint Information Center (JIC) and Joint Information System (JIS) protocols
Experience with public speaking, training facilitation, and effective communication protocols
Flexibility and the ability to respond effectively to evolving situati
Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
Salary Range:
$65,716.00 - $112,971.00 Annually
Hiring Salary Range:
$65,716.00 - $89,343.50 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 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
NOTE: GRANT POSITIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Job Summary:
The Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management is seeking a Senior Communications Planner to join its planning team. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in communications, Emergency Management, Public Health, Public Administration, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience.
Essential Functions:
Collaborates with emergency operations teams, City and State agencies, community partners, and the media to foster information sharing and ensure consistent, accessible, and culturally inclusive communication across platforms.
Manages social media platforms, the Everbridge emergency alert system, and the OEM website to ensure timely, accurate, and updated information dissemination.
Drafts and develop talking points, press releases, presentations, and reports to support consistent and effective communication during City events or emergencies.
Designs graphics and captures photography to enhance public information campaigns and communication efforts.
Participates in and coordinates Joint Information Center (JIC) and Joint Information System (JIS) activities to ensure unified messaging across agencies.
Trains staff and partners on communication protocols, social media management, and the use of emergency alert systems.
Participates in local regional and state working groups.
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