Public Affairs Supervisor, Law Enforcement Media

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC seeks a senior communications leader to plan and execute strategic communications for public safety, manage media relations, and oversee marketing materials. Responsibilities include developing campaigns, handling press inquiries, and coordinating events to highlight MPD efforts and updates.

The role requires directing staff, shaping messaging across channels, and engaging diverse audiences on social media while upholding legal and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Experience planning and developing communications plans for public safety and law enforcement.
• Experience speaking to groups and promoting the dissemination of information.
• Ability to supervise staff and oversee communications activities.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing a program involving strategic communications, news media, writing, editing, web management, and marketing projects.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with members of the press and media groups.
• Managing marketing campaigns and coordinating design/production of marketing materials for department programs.
• Overseeing content for issuance and publications; handling information requests from news media and the public.
• Advising management on public attitudes and directing special events to promote department programs.
• Researching background information for speeches and producing press releases, advisories, and campaigns.
• Initiating media coverage and engaging audiences via department social media outlets.
• Supervising staff, assigning work, and evaluating performance; handling disciplinary actions and employee development.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Public information

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, DC seeks a senior communications leader to plan and execute strategic communications for public safety, manage media relations, and oversee marketing materials. Responsibilities include developing campaigns, handling press inquiries, and coordinating events to highlight MPD efforts and updates.

The role requires directing staff, shaping messaging across channels, and engaging diverse audiences on social media while upholding legal and policy