Court Media Relations Officer

Frederick County Government•Courthouse Complex - Frederick, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Court Media Relations Officer supports organizational communication and public-facing engagement for the State’s Attorney’s Office. The role produces video content in multiple formats, coordinates media production activities, prepares visual and digital communication materials, and maintains organized media files and related documentation. It also supports event planning and logistics when audiovisual or recording services are needed, collaborates with internal staff and external partners to maintain consistent communication, and assists with general communication tasks that enhance public engagement and organizational visibility. The position also prepares digital exhibits for use at trial. This is an exempt, full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A partial teleworking schedule may be available in accordance with Division policies. The position is subject to random drug testing and requires a pre-employment drug test and background investigation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or a related field.
At least 4 years of work experience in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
The education and experience requirement may alternatively be met with an Associate’s degree and 6 years of relevant work experience, or a Master’s degree and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Knowledge of video production, recording, and editing.
Knowledge of software and websites for publishing.
Knowledge of media production activities.
Knowledge of digital and visual communication materials.
Skill in producing multiple video formats.
Skill in video and audio production software and applications, such as Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects.
Ability to coordinate media production with various parties and stakeholders.
Ability to use a variety of audiovisual equipment.
Ability to prepare visual and digital materials.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a State’s Attorney’s Office.
Experience in a legal environment.
Communication work experience in a legal or public safety environment.

Responsibilities

Produce video content in various formats to support organizational communication, outreach, and official events.
Coordinate general media production activities to support internal and external messaging needs.
Prepare visual and digital materials for routine communication and public information efforts.
Maintain organized media files and related documentation in designated systems.
Support planning and logistics for events requiring audiovisual or recording services.
Collaborate with internal staff and external partners to ensure consistent communication standards.
Assist with general communication tasks that contribute to public engagement and organizational visibility.
Prepare digital exhibits for use at trial.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

11 days of vacation leave, with an increase after 2 years of employment.
15 days of sick leave with unlimited annual carryover.
11 paid holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays; 10- and 11-month employees may not receive all holidays.
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive medical insurance plan options, including a County Health Savings Account contribution for employees enrolled in the high-deductible plan.
Dental, vision, and flexible spending benefits.
Employee Health Center with no- or low-cost primary and urgent care.
County-paid group term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment benefit equal to 2 times annual salary.
County- and employee-funded defined benefit pension plan, with vesting after 5 years of service.
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, and other qualifying service.
Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Other employee-paid benefits, including a deferred compensation plan, legal resources, supplemental life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity insurance, and a lifetime benefit with long-term care plan.