Media Relations Manager

Media Relations Manager (Administrative Specialist 3G)

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Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration.

The Prince George's County Police Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Media Relations Manager (Administrative Specialist 3G) grade G33 position, in the Media Relations Division.

About the Position: This is a senior level professional Manager position. Incumbent is responsible for overseeing marketing, public relations, and media relations of the Department. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for determining marketing strategies, ensuring communications with the news media, providing crisis media management, handling formal communications from the Assistant Chief of Police and overseeing the managers of other units within the Media Relations Division. This work is evaluated based on adequacy, accuracy and timeliness.

About the Agency: The Prince George's County Police Department is the fourth largest law enforcement agency in Maryland, providing a full range of law enforcement services to County residents and business owners. Their mission is to work in partnership with citizens of Prince George's County towards providing a safe environment and enhancing the quality of life. Today, the Prince George's County Police Department serves over 900,000 residents and has an authorized strength of 1800 officers and 300 civilians.

Examples of Work:

• Oversees all matters concerning the department's relation to the news media.
• Gathers and releases information to the public and the news media.
• Utilizes news media, editorial and audio/visual techniques.
• Directs the operation of the Media Relations Division.
• Appraises the needs of all segments of the news media, both regional and local.
• Works in partnership with citizens to assist in finding resolutions to immediate community problems.
• Serves as spokesperson for the department on any newsworthy matters, appearing on radio, television and in person, and as a spokesperson to be quoted in the newspapers.
• Speaks for the Chief of Police or Deputy Chiefs, when not available, on matters of departmental policy.
• Oversees the activities of the Crime Solvers Program and the police department's Special Projects Office.
• Oversees the activities of the department's graphic artist.
• Ensures news releases and press statements are written on all matters requiring sensitive public relations using knowledge or skill in dealing with sensitive public relations matters.
• Serves as the department's liaison for all state legislative affairs.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Master's Degree from an accredited College or University in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, practical communications or experience as a reporter, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered. Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Highly eligible candidates must meet all of the preferred qualifications listed below for further consideration:

• Familiarity with social media platforms.
• Experience as a reporter.
• Ten (10) years or more of Public Relations experience and practices.
• Ten (10) years or more of management/supervisory level experience.
• Ten (10) years or more of spokesperson experience.
• Expert communication skills, orally, in writing and speaking in public.
• Extensive knowledge of program development, implementation, and management techniques.
• Ability to coordinate and/or manage a diverse range of assignments, while being receptive to the needs of the entire Department.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with county officials, employee groups, and employee associations; interacts with community, resident and faith-based organizations.
• Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with the Police Department, news media and the citizens of Prince George's County.

Each application must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position.

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Tentative Interview Dates: Week of August 10, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details. Job Location: 8801 Police Plaza, Upper Marlboro, Maryland Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Be willing to work assigned shift work (days/evenings/weekends/holidays).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Accountability Statement: The incumbent must meet and maintain the training standards set forth by the Prince George's County Police Department. The incumbent shall not disseminate information, administrative or operational, unless expressly authorized. Information may not be discussed with other County employees (including individuals in the Police Department), except for work-related reasons, under terms and conditions of the Maryland Public Information Act. The incumbent in this position will be required to sign a confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreement.

Only online applications will be accepted. Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Internal Applicants: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information: The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability,