Court Media Relations Officer

Frederick County Government; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Government is seeking a video producer to create compelling content for public communications and official events. The role supports media activities, prepares digital materials, and maintains organized media files for internal and external audiences.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, coordinate AV logistics, and contribute to consistent messaging across channels.

Qualifications

• 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 education: Associate’s Degree with 6 years experience or Master’s with 2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce video content in multiple 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

Skills

Video production

Video editing

Publishing software

Media production

Digital visuals

Multiple video formats

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

Stakeholder coordination

AV equipment

Visual materials prep

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or a related field

Associate's degree with 6 years work experience

Master's degree with 2 years work experience

Tools

Premiere Pro

Photoshop

After Effects

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.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• 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.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• 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

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR

• Experience in a State's Attorney's Office
• Experience in a legal environment
• Communication work experience in a legal or public safety environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• 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

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include)

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. Pre-employment drug test including marijuana
4. Pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office