Audiovisual Production Specialist (Audiovisual Production Specialist, Grade N23)

Audiovisual Production Specialist (Audiovisual Production Specialist, Grade N23)

Salary

$74,507.00 - $119,032.00 Annually

Location

100 Maryland Ave Rockville MD 20850 USA

Job Type

Permanent

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2025-00417

Department

County Council

Division

CCL 01 Council Central Staff

Opening Date

07/11/2025

Closing Date

7/18/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

About the Position

The expected salary range for this role on hire is $74,507 to $116,527.

WHO WE ARE

The Montgomery County Council is the legislative body for Montgomery County, MD. Montgomery County, which shares a border with Washington, D.C., is one of the largest, most diverse counties in the United States. More than a quarter of its one million residents are foreign-born and speak over 100 languages. As one of the wealthiest counties in the country, it also holds the record for most post-graduate degrees per capita. The Council's synergy of talent, resources and support makes the Council an ideal employer for individuals who are looking to innovate and work on a diverse range of issues and create blueprints for bold thinking. The County Council's Communications Department / Public Information Office is responsible for managing media relations, creating and disseminating content, and engaging with communities across the County to inform the public about the Council's work.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The Montgomery County Council is seeking an Audiovisual Specialist for video production, graphic design and social media, and is looking for someone who is engaged and interested in subject matter related to Montgomery County, Maryland.

What You'll Be Doing

This is professional media work in the Council's Communication Office designing, producing and publicizing public policy information in digital, graphic, video and printed formats.

Producing video packages of stories with community members and Councilmembers.

Working with internal and external teams under tight deadlines to produce quality video packages that will be transmitted through broadcast and digital media.

Creating television segments and social media posts used to educate the public about the missions, operations, policies, programs, services and messages of the legislative branch of Montgomery County for dissemination to the public or County employees.

Designing and producing informational graphics for the public in digital, video and printed formats.

Interpreting public policy issues into easily understandable graphic formats.

Producing social media posts and creating graphic designs for social media campaigns, television productions and community outreach activities.

Designing and editing content in multiple languages using County-provided translation assistance for video segments and social media posts.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience in audio-video television production is required.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Television, Communications and Media Productions, Graphic Design or related field.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified, placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.

Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

Video Production: candidates should have a proven track record in producing high-quality video content, including experience with editing software and storytelling techniques.

Graphic Design: applicants must demonstrate strong skills in creating visually appealing designs using industry-standard tools, with a portfolio showcasing diverse design projects.

Social Media: ideal candidates will have experience managing social media accounts, developing strategies to increase engagement, and analyzing performance metrics.

Design and Production of Digital Print and Video Information: preference will be given to those who can seamlessly integrate digital and print media, with a portfolio that includes both graphic design and video and photography production samples.

Content Creation for Diverse Cultures: candidates should show experience in crafting content that resonates with various cultural backgrounds, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and inclusivity.

Community Engagement: ideal applicants will have a background in fostering community relationships and creating programs that effectively connect with diverse audiences.

Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample and/or share their portfolio.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at .... Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the website.

Employer

Montgomery County (MD)

Address

101 Monroe Street

7th Floor

Rockville, Maryland, 20850

Phone

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