Senior Communication Planner, Grant Services Specialist III (NCS) - Baltimore City Fire Department
Core
Senior Communications Planner managing emergency information dissemination, media relations, and public outreach for the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management.
Role type
Senior IC communications planner (emergency management)
Builds
Emergency alert systems, public information campaigns, unified messaging across agencies
Domain
Public safety / Emergency management
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Crisis communication strategies, Social media management, Press release drafting, Graphic design, Photography, Joint Information Center (JIC) coordination, Public speaking, Training facilitation, Community event management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in Communications or Emergency Management, FEMA Incident Command System training (ICS 100/200/700/800), Public Information Officer certification, Team management experience, Interagency coordination experience
Technologies
Everbridge, Website content management software, Graphic design tools
Responsibilities
Collaborate with emergency operations teams and media to ensure consistent communication; Manage social media platforms and emergency alert systems; Draft talking points, press releases, and reports; Design graphics and capture photography; Coordinate Joint Information Center activities; Train staff on communication protocols.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC