Main Purpose of Job
This position supports the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Office of Communications by coordinating and producing high-quality videos.
The incumbent will lead the video content team to enhance MDH's digital media strategy. This position leads Comms’s video content managers in creating quality content for social media channels, Web pages, campaigns, events and newsletters, media inquiries, press releases and other materials as needed, serving to both reinforce the strong connection between MDH administrations, offices, and departments and the Office of Communications and to drive content deadlines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with at least five years of experience in audio and video production within a professional film or television environment.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred candidates should possess the following :
- Advanced knowledge of and hands-on experience with both in-studio and field cameras, lighting, and audio systems
- Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Cloud - Premiere and Canva. After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, and Media Encoder a plus.
- Working knowledge of industry-standard video editing techniques and comfortable with different editing styles (documentary, commercial, etc.)
- Experience leading or supervising employees
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.
Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.
Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.
Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the , any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.