Public Affairs Supervisor
Current• Produce high level content, both written and multimedia, for communications products/promotional/marketing materials. (e.g., Intranet, web, publications, articles, videos, biographies, press releases, graphics, and briefing materials), for a wide variety of audiences both internal and external (judges, court staff, press, community, and other branches of government)• Arrange and schedule communication planning meetings. Meetings include regular milestone checks and the creation of a communications plan for the Maryland Judiciary• Serve as project supervisor for assigned multimedia productions, including, overseeing the work of media developers • Represent Government Relations and Public Affairs at various Judicial Council committee meetings such as Court Access and Community Relations Committee, Community Relations Subcommittee, and other committees or meetings, as assigned • Serve as liaison between the media and the Judiciary and contribute to strategic public awareness and marketing campaigns• Respond to voluminous Public Information Act requests in compliance with statute and court rules. Also respond to other citizen requests/complaints and provides nonlegal advice• Enhance the visibility of the Judiciary by creating and overseeing strategic outreach activities (e.g., public events, high-profile trials, court tours, Speakers Bureau, and social media) • Schedule, provide guidance, and supervise the activities of Media Developers to ensure initiatives are met within tight deadlines• Approve timesheets and leave, coach and counsel, hire, train and conduct performance evaluations• Serve as a strategic communications advisor to leadership and key staff on social media strategy, messaging development and resonance, best practices to reach desired audiences, and insights into the communication environment• Manage and handle voluminous calls to the Government Relations and Public Affairs statewide phone line