ADMINISTRATOR IV Multimedia Storyteller

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, DJS is a child‑serving agency responsible for assessing the individual needs of referred youth and providing intake, detention, probation, commitment, and after‑care services.

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 fostering equitable systems by holding justice involved young people accountable while building on their strengths.

Position Title
Administrator IV (Multimedia Storyteller)

Grade
19

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

Main Purpose of Job
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.

Key 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 communications, journalism, or content creation focused on storytelling through digital, visual, audio, social media, or other multimedia platforms.

Note:

Candidates may substitute an additional 4 years of the required experience in place of the bachelor's degree to qualify.

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Benefits
State of Maryland benefits are provided to employees of DJS.

EEO Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.

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