Digital Content Specialist

Pay Schedule I, Grade 26, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, General Administration.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note:

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or licenses(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

The Digital Content Specialist serves as an integral member of the Baltimore County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT), helping tell DPWT’s story through creative and engaging digital content. This position produces multimedia materials, such videos, photographs, graphics, flyers and brochures, along with assisting the social media manager with content, that connects community members to DPWT services, programs, and policies.

The Digital Content Specialist collaborates with staff across the Department to plan multimedia campaigns and community updates and ensures that digital content is accurate, accessible, and aligned with DPWT’s brand and communications goals.

• Develops and produces creative digital content—including stories, photos, videos, and graphics— that highlight DPWT’s programs, services, and policies.
• Collaborates with Communications staff and other departments to identify story opportunities and develop content plans for key projects and campaigns.
• Assists Social Media Manager with developing clear, engaging, and accessible content for social media platforms.
• Designs and edits digital graphics, info-graphics, and short videos to support storytelling and outreach efforts. Ensures digital content aligns with the County's brand, accessibility standards, and communications goals.
• Provides photography and videography support for DPWT events and initiatives.
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to transform technical or policy information into relatable, community-focused stories.
• Stays current on emerging digital communications tools, trends, and best practices. Examples of Other Duties
• Assists with logistics for special events, photo and video shoots, and other public outreach activities as needed.
• Provides creative input or production support for DPWT presentations, publications, or exhibits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in journalism, English, mass communications, or a closely related field

At least one year of experience in journalism, creative writing, public relations, or closely related work.

(Additional experience in the areas listed above may be substituted on a…