Visual Information and Social Media Specialist

Office of the County Council

About the Office of the County Council

The Montgomery County Council is looking for outstanding professionals who are dedicated to video production and social media to help inform our diverse community of more than one million residents. Our synergy of talent, resources, inclusivity, and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate, work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. Council staff work with elected leaders, community groups, subject-matter experts and residents on a wide range of issues such as budgeting, legislation and land use decisions. Join an organization with a commitment to meeting the dynamic needs of our residents as we govern for today and plan for the future.

The Visual Information and Social Media Specialist will create, design and produce video and social media content, produce graphics and social media campaigns and collateral materials to inform the public about public policy issues and the work of the Montgomery County Council.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Specific job responsibilities include:

• Film and edit video content and media packages for social media and County Cable Montgomery.
• Cover, film and take photos of press and community events.
• Develop and implement social media campaigns and content in a culturally appropriate way.
• Evaluate social media metrics and identify emerging social media trends.
• Create graphics to help inform the public about public policy issues, the work of the Council and Montgomery County services.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE SEEKING:

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications and skills:

• Videography and Photography
• Graphic Design
• Social Media Development
• Marketing
• Community Outreach and Engagement
• Collaboration
• Active Listening
• Detail Oriented
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range $63,642 - $82,408

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.

EXPERIENCE

We are seeking a candidate with five (5) years of experience in television, public relations, marketing, commercial art, graphic design, television production or a related field, with strength in the design of total visual information products or a related field. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Graphic Arts, Commercial Art, Commercial Design, Television or Video Production, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria

The applications of those individuals meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed to determine the extent, relevancy of training, and experience in the following areas:

• Television or Video Production
• Social Media Development and Usage
• Marketing
• Community Engagement and Outreach
• Priority Setting