Deputy Communications Director (Hybrid)

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours & hybrid teleworking

12-13 paid holidays per year

Paid leave (annual, sick, personal)

State Pension

Health, dental, prescription plans

Flexible Spending Account

Free mass transit benefit

State Employees Credit Union

Job summary

State of Maryland seeks a Deputy Director of Communications to lead strategic writing, editorial oversight, and cross‑office messaging for workforce development communications in Baltimore.

The role demands extensive public sector experience, strong leadership, and the ability to translate policy into clear, engaging content. Hybrid work is offered with opportunities to shape division-wide outreach and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field not specified.
• 8+ years in strategic communications, public affairs, journalism, PR, marketing, digital comms; 6+ years supervisory experience.
• Preferred: dual language (English/Spanish) and accessibility compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as division's principal writer and editor for communications.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans and messaging frameworks.
• Coordinate messaging across program offices for consistent branding.
• Ensure content meets plain language, 508/WCAG/ADA accessibility standards.
• Plan metrics to assess effectiveness and inform future plans.
• Mentor staff and oversee daily team operations.

Skills

Strategic communications

Editorial leadership

Writing

Editing

Public affairs

Digital communications

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

State of Maryland seeks a Deputy Director of Communications to lead strategic writing, editorial oversight, and cross‑office messaging for workforce development communications in Baltimore.

The role demands extensive public sector experience, strong leadership, and the ability to translate policy into clear, engaging content. Hybrid work is offered with opportunities to shape division-wide outreach and programs.