Job Description

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$66,701.00 - $106,818.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$66,701.00 Annually

Get to Know Us

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

The Baltimore City Comptroller’s Office is seeking a highly qualified Multimedia Communications Associate to join our team. This entry-level role supports the Office of the Comptroller thought photography, digital content production, and administrative coordination. The Associate will support and document events, produce visual content for social media and public communication, and support internal multimedia needs. This position plays a key role in organizing digital assets, set up and maintenance of digital communications equipment, and assists with execution of outreach and community-facing initiatives. The Office of the Comptroller consists of five (5) departments plus Executive Direction & Control (approximately 110 employees). We are challenge ourselves to meet performance improvement goals just as we ask of all City offices and agencies. We continue to modernize systems with a focus on continuous improvements that will support and increase transparency, information accessibility, government accountability and efficiency. This position reports to the Director of Communications and works closely with the Deputy Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff as well as other departments of the Comptroller as assigned. This position works a conventional work week but will be required to work evening and weekend hours from time to time to fulfill all duties of the role. Work is performed in an office where work conditions are normal and require minimal physical exertion.

Essential Functions

• Assists in filming, recording, and editing video and audio content for public service announcements, trainings, and social media.
• Serves as staff photographer for the agency, capturing high-quality images at press events, community meetings, and internal functions.
• Supports the setup and breakdown of multimedia equipment such as cameras, teleprompters, microphones, tripods, lights, and livestreaming tools.
• Edits basic media content using digital tools (e.g., Canva, Kapwing, or Adobe Express) with guidance from senior staff.• Prepares and organizes scripts, captions, and metadata for multimedia projects.
• Maintains digital files, archives, and equipment inventories.
• Coordinates scheduling and logistics for photo shoots, events, etc.
• Supports the Communications Director with social media monitoring, content posting, and tracking metrics.
• Learns and applies agency branding, accessibility, and style guidelines in content development.
• Provides general administrative support for multimedia and communications activities, such as filing, note-taking, and materials, report and presentation preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in information systems, computer science or a related field.

AND

Experience: Have fiveyears of demonstrated experience in photography, graphic design and digital media.

OR

Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills including fluency in use of the English language
• Working knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data.
• Working knowledge of standard analytical principles and techniques.
• Ability to organize data for the preparation and presentation of reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Ability to distill and explain complex information to communicate the office’s purpose, programs, and operations.
• Ability to collect, compile, edit, classify, and tabulate statistical and qualitative data.
• Ability to prepare and present ideas and information clearly and concisely.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER