Court Media Relations Officer
Frederick County Government, Maryland
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Job summary
Frederick County Government in Maryland seeks a video content producer to support organizational communications and public engagement. You will create multi-format videos, prep materials, and coordinate media for events.
This full-time hybrid role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and at least four years of communications experience. Benefits include health, retirement, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement. Light telework may be available.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field.
- Minimum 4 years in communications/public relations/journalism.
- Substitutions: Associate's Degree +6 years; Master's +2 years.
Responsibilities
- Produce video content in various formats to support organizational communication and events.
- Coordinate general media production activities for internal and external messaging.
- Prepare visual and digital materials for routine communications.
- Maintain organized media files and related documentation.
- Support planning and logistics for events requiring audiovisual services.
- Collaborate with staff and partners to ensure consistent messaging.
- Assist with general communication tasks to enhance public engagement.
- Prepare digital exhibits for use at trial, as needed.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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Job description
Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.); full benefits; partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies.
This position supports organizational communication and public-facing engagement by producing video content in multiple formats, coordinating media activities, preparing visual and digital materials, maintaining organized media files, supporting event logistics requiring audiovisual services, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure consistent messaging, and assisting with general communication tasks that enhance visibility and information sharing across the organization.
NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.
The State’s Attorney’s Office strives to ensure equal opportunities and access for its workforce, applicants, and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for residents,
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
- 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
- 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
- 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
- Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
- Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
- 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
- County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Vesting after 5 years of service
- Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
- Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan
NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.
- Produce video content in various formats to support organizational communication, outreach, and official events
- Coordinate general media production activities to support internal and external messaging needs
- Prepare visual and digital materials that support routine communication and public information efforts
- Maintain organized media files and related documentation in designated systems
- Support planning and logistics for events requiring audiovisual or recording services
- Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure consistent communication standards
- Assist with general communication tasks that contribute to public engagement and organizational visibility
- Prepare digital exhibits for use at trial
- Perform other related duties as required
To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field
Substitutions for the above-listed required education and experience are an Associate’s Degree with 6 years work experience as described above; or a Master’s Degree with 2 years work experience as described above.
A successful incumbent operating in this role displays the following:
- Knowledge of video production, recording, and editing
- Knowledge of software and websites for publishing
- Knowledge of media production activities
- Knowledge of digital and visual communication materials
- Skill in producing multiple video formats
- Skill in video and audio production software and applications (such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects)
- Ability to coordinate media production with various parties and stakeholders
- Ability to utilize a variety of audio/visual equipment
- Ability to prepare visual and digital materials
- Experience in a State's Attorney's Office
- Experience in a legal environment
- Communication work experience in a legal or public safety environment
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and perform repetitive motions; occasionally walk; and rarely lift between 20-50 pounds
- While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors; and rarely work in confined spaces
- Failure to meet or maintain the minimum qualifications or additional requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
- This position is subject to random drug testing
- An evaluation of training and experience
- One or more interviews
- Pre-employment drug test including marijuana
- Pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office
Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to Recruitment@FrederickCountyMD.gov
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment
NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $3,400 per year for Health Care Spending and $7,500 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Supplemental Life Insurance is also offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and their dependents.
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time. Contribution maximums are set each year by the IRS.
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may apply for education reimbursement for courses that can improve or develop an employee's capabilities related to their current job or for a promotional opportunity within Frederick County Government. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related issue or concern.
Annual Leave – Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 – 2 years 11 days
2 – 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days
Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.
Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.
NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.
Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, and Military.
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.
For additional information on Frederick County Government's benefits package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov.
All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.
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