Strategic Communications Director — Local Government

Montgomery County (MD); Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County (MD) seeks an experienced Communications Director to translate leadership and initiatives into timely, accurate information for residents. You will own strategy across written, digital, visual, multimedia, media, and events, collaborating with staff to elevate community understanding.

The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist and hands-on producer who can plan ahead, manage competing demands, and deliver polished work with limited oversight in a fast-changing government

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of progressively responsible experience in legislative/policy research or communications.
• Equivalency may be substituted.
• Preferred: four or more years of hands-on communications experience in government or similar field.
• Ability to manage digital platforms and produce multimedia content.
• Strong project management, editorial planning, writing, analytics, and rapid-response skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Councilmember and Chief of Staff on communications strategy, audience, timing, message, platform, opportunity, and risk.
• Translate legislative initiatives and budget decisions into accessible communications explaining benefits to the local community.
• Develop and manage an integrated communications plan, editorial calendar, and production schedule.
• Draft and edit speeches, press releases, newsletters, website content, and briefing materials.
• Create and publish social media, graphics, photography, video, emails, and printed materials.
• Lead media relations by pitching stories and coordinating interviews.
• Support press conferences, community meetings, and events with planning and on-site coverage.
• Engage departments and stakeholders to communicate initiatives accurately.
• Use analytics to assess performance and adjust strategy.
• Ensure compliance with public-records and confidentiality; escalate risks early.
• Support Economic Development through research and stakeholder coordination.
• Participate in evening/weekend meetings and time-sensitive communications.

Skills

Communications strategy

Content production

Editorial planning

Social media management

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Montgomery County (MD) seeks an experienced Communications Director to translate leadership and initiatives into timely, accurate information for residents. You will own strategy across written, digital, visual, multimedia, media, and events, collaborating with staff to elevate community understanding.

The ideal candidate is a proactive strategist and hands-on producer who can plan ahead, manage competing demands, and deliver polished work with limited oversight in a fast-changing government