ADMINISTRATOR IV (Multimedia Storyteller) Job at Maryland Military Department in

ADMINISTRATOR IV (Multimedia Storyteller)

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This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Join an agency and dedicated team of professionals committed to transforming young people’s lives, creating safer communities, and creating a fairer system by holding justice involved young people accountable while building on their strengths.

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is an executive agency whose primary task is to support young people involved in the juvenile justice system. By law, the Department of Juvenile Services is a child-serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after-care services.

Grade: 19

Location of position: DJS-Office of Communications, 217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job:

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS! We are seeking passionate individuals for the role of the Administrator IV (Multimedia Storyteller), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

The primary purpose of this position will be to lead content planning and execution for multimedia, including video and photography creation that connects the mission of DJS to target audiences through strategic messaging campaigns and engaging storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, plan, and develop all digital production.
• Draft compelling stories that advance the mission of the agency through scriptwriting, social media narratives, and blogs.
• Create and edit graphics through editing software (e.g. Adobe Suite, Canva, etc.).
• Research and compile data to support DJS branding and strategic messaging tactics for storytelling.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid telework schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication or journalism from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in communication, public information, public affairs, or journalism professions.

Note: Candidates may substitute an additional four (4) years of the required experience in place of the bachelor’s degree to qualify.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Demonstrated experience managing an organization's social media profiles
• Advanced experience with digital photography and video editing equipment and editing software
• Proven proficiency in writing
• Experience at the local, state, or federal government level

Selection Process

Please ensure that you provide sufficient information in your completed application to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Candidates will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

Examination Process

The assessment may consist of a rating of your application based on your experience, training, and/or education as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. Your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SSN. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit, 217 E. Redwood Street Baltimore, MD 21202
Attn: Nicole Jones, Recruitment #25-006097-0002
Fax number 410-333-4188
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
For online system questions, contact Application.Help@maryland.gov. For recruitment information, contact djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number located at the top of the bulletin.

Equal Opportunity employer policies and veteran, bilingual, disability, and lived-experience considerations are highlighted in Maryland’s commitments. We welcome veterans and individuals transitioning from federal service to apply.