Prince George's County
Digital Media Specialist
Prince George's County, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, us, 20792
Salary:
$57,643.00 - $123,741.00 Annually
Location :
Largo, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
8723
Department:
Office of Community Relations
Division:
Office of Community Relations
Opening Date:
09/16/2024
Closing Date:
9/26/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Government
Department of Community Relations
is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Digital Media Specialist
position, grade G24, in the Office of Community Relations Division.
About the Position:This position serves as a member of the County Executive's communications team and the Office of Community Relations (OCR), with a focus on digital media content and publishing. The Digital Media Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing digital media strategies to enhance our online presence and reach our target audience. This role will involve managing various digital platforms, creating engaging content, analyzing performance metrics, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital media, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of digital marketing techniques, as well as coordination with partner agencies to amplify relevant content from agency-level social media accounts.
About the Agency
The Office of Community Relations ensures that County residents connect with government resources, agencies and personnel. Our responsibility is to serve as a bridge between government and its people. We do so by using data driven analysis and input received from constituents. We are dedicated to a world class service delivery model and ensuring Prince George's County residents know that they can count on the Office of Community Relations to be highly visible, accessible and accountable.Examples of Work
Assists communications team in management of the County Executive's official social media accounts.Assists in development of digital communications campaigns to drive engagement through digital platforms.Develops innovative ideas to increase engagement across digital platforms.Creates graphics and written copy for digital platforms, seeking approvals as needed from communications teamConducts regular analysis of digital media platform metrics.Utilizes data analysis to drive new ideas and digital media engagement.Utilizes data to make decisions on timelines for publishing digital content.Assists in development of digital communications campaigns to drive engagement through digital platforms.Collaborates with County agency Public Information Officers under the supervision of the communications team to help promote agency-level initiatives.Assists with generating new digital media ideas for major agency-level initiatives that will impact the community.Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the specifications for this position, including, specifically attendance at training classes, or alternative career development activities to increase job competencies.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or related fields.Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations or Public Relations.Considerable knowledge of and skill in English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and of writing and editing techniques.Knowledge County government issues, programs and activities and the executive, legislative and judicial bodies, and how they interact.Skill in creative, effective writing to edit and design reports and other publications covering a wide range of subject matter.Ability to critically evaluate a variety of subject matter from the standpoint of public interest, appropriateness, organization of materials, and content, style and English language usage.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the media, managers and employees of the County Government and related governmental agencies.Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office.Demonstrated competency in developing an informational publication of an agencies service, function or program.EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.Additional Information
Job Location : 1301 McCormick Drive, 4th Floor, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment
: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Be able to travel to attend events and visit meeting sites during and after normal work hours.Be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and lift to 30 pounds.Be willing to work evening and weekends.Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)Group Term Life InsuranceLong & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance ProgramHealth Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)403(b)
Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
Critical IllnessWhole Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.
YesNo
02
What is your highest level of completed education?
High SchoolSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate
03
What best describes your field of study?
Business AdministrationPublic AdministrationSocial ServiceSociologyPsychologyCommunicationsJournalismMedia RelationsPublic RelationsOther
04
If you selected "Other" for question #3, please list your field of study. Otherwise, please put N/A.
05
Do you possess two (2) years or more of responsible community development supervisory work?
YesNo
06
Describe in detail your experience to include name(s) of employment and date(s) where this experience was performed. All experience must be shown on your application. Otherwise, please put N/A.
07
Do you have professional experience in the following areas? Check all at apply.
Creating graphics and written copy for digital platform.Development of digital communication campaigns.Conduct regular analysis of digital media platform metrics.Develop ideas to increase engagement across digital platform.Generate new digital media ideas for major agency-level initiatives that will impact the community.
08
Describe in detail your experience to include name(s) of employment and date(s) where this experience was performed. All experience must be shown on your application. Otherwise, please put N/A.
09
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
YesNo
Required Question
$57,643.00 - $123,741.00 Annually
Location :
Largo, MD
Job Type:
Probationary FT
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
8723
Department:
Office of Community Relations
Division:
Office of Community Relations
Opening Date:
09/16/2024
Closing Date:
9/26/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
Nature and Variety of Work
Come join our team!
Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.
We are Prince George's Proud!
The Prince George's County Government
Department of Community Relations
is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a
Digital Media Specialist
position, grade G24, in the Office of Community Relations Division.
About the Position:This position serves as a member of the County Executive's communications team and the Office of Community Relations (OCR), with a focus on digital media content and publishing. The Digital Media Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing digital media strategies to enhance our online presence and reach our target audience. This role will involve managing various digital platforms, creating engaging content, analyzing performance metrics, and staying up-to-date with industry trends. The ideal candidate will have a passion for digital media, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of digital marketing techniques, as well as coordination with partner agencies to amplify relevant content from agency-level social media accounts.
About the Agency
The Office of Community Relations ensures that County residents connect with government resources, agencies and personnel. Our responsibility is to serve as a bridge between government and its people. We do so by using data driven analysis and input received from constituents. We are dedicated to a world class service delivery model and ensuring Prince George's County residents know that they can count on the Office of Community Relations to be highly visible, accessible and accountable.Examples of Work
Assists communications team in management of the County Executive's official social media accounts.Assists in development of digital communications campaigns to drive engagement through digital platforms.Develops innovative ideas to increase engagement across digital platforms.Creates graphics and written copy for digital platforms, seeking approvals as needed from communications teamConducts regular analysis of digital media platform metrics.Utilizes data analysis to drive new ideas and digital media engagement.Utilizes data to make decisions on timelines for publishing digital content.Assists in development of digital communications campaigns to drive engagement through digital platforms.Collaborates with County agency Public Information Officers under the supervision of the communications team to help promote agency-level initiatives.Assists with generating new digital media ideas for major agency-level initiatives that will impact the community.Performs other duties as assigned, consistent with the specifications for this position, including, specifically attendance at training classes, or alternative career development activities to increase job competencies.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree with major course work in business or public administration, social service, sociology, psychology, or related fields.Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations or Public Relations.Considerable knowledge of and skill in English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and of writing and editing techniques.Knowledge County government issues, programs and activities and the executive, legislative and judicial bodies, and how they interact.Skill in creative, effective writing to edit and design reports and other publications covering a wide range of subject matter.Ability to critically evaluate a variety of subject matter from the standpoint of public interest, appropriateness, organization of materials, and content, style and English language usage.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of the media, managers and employees of the County Government and related governmental agencies.Ability to meet deadlines and to work under pressure.Ability to attend meetings or perform other assignments at locations outside the office.Demonstrated competency in developing an informational publication of an agencies service, function or program.EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.Additional Information
Job Location : 1301 McCormick Drive, 4th Floor, Largo, MD 20774
Conditions of Employment
: Upon selection, the candidate must:
Be able to travel to attend events and visit meeting sites during and after normal work hours.Be able to stand or walk for long periods of time and lift to 30 pounds.Be willing to work evening and weekends.Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
Eligibility to Work:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS:
If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.
Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace
General Plan Information:
The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.
A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.
Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.
The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).
New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the
beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.
After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).
Employee Benefits
Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:
Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)Group Term Life InsuranceLong & Short-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance ProgramHealth Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)13 Paid HolidaysRetirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)403(b)
Employee DiscountsEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefits
Critical IllnessWhole Life InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal Services
For additional details, please visit:
01
I acknowledge and understand the responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. My responses will be used to determine whether or not I possess the minimum qualifications required for this position.
YesNo
02
What is your highest level of completed education?
High SchoolSome CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate
03
What best describes your field of study?
Business AdministrationPublic AdministrationSocial ServiceSociologyPsychologyCommunicationsJournalismMedia RelationsPublic RelationsOther
04
If you selected "Other" for question #3, please list your field of study. Otherwise, please put N/A.
05
Do you possess two (2) years or more of responsible community development supervisory work?
YesNo
06
Describe in detail your experience to include name(s) of employment and date(s) where this experience was performed. All experience must be shown on your application. Otherwise, please put N/A.
07
Do you have professional experience in the following areas? Check all at apply.
Creating graphics and written copy for digital platform.Development of digital communication campaigns.Conduct regular analysis of digital media platform metrics.Develop ideas to increase engagement across digital platform.Generate new digital media ideas for major agency-level initiatives that will impact the community.
08
Describe in detail your experience to include name(s) of employment and date(s) where this experience was performed. All experience must be shown on your application. Otherwise, please put N/A.
09
Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
YesNo
Required Question