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Digital Assistant

SPEC ASST III EXEC DEPT

Recruitment #25-007893-0001

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Introduction

To apply, please submit your resume to Shane Wade (digital.gov@maryland.gov) by the deadline, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Digital Assistant

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Annapolis, MD

POSITION DUTIES

General Purpose: The Digital Assistant plays a supporting role in executing the Governor of Maryland’s digital communication strategy. This position involves drafting and designing, capturing and editing, and reporting back on the performance of daily social media posts. The Digital Assistant will also support strategic digital projects developed by the Digital Director and team. The Digital Assistant supports the Digital Director in their collaboration across departments and agencies, ensuring the digital trains remain on the tracks.

Responsibilities:
  • Content Creation and Approvals:
    • Assist in the production of social content across the governor’s various social media platforms 
    • Route all social media content through the necessary approvals, including research, legal, and policy team stakeholders 
  • Creative Production and Capture: 
    • Edit all stakeholder videos and clip and caption media hits; partnering with the rest of the team to deliver these assets to stakeholders 
    • Assist the Creative Director and Video Producer with the production of compelling and shareable digital content, including graphics and videos 
    • Travel offsite to assist with any content capture at key events 
  • Website Management:  
    • Upload press releases, bill signings, proclamations, executive orders, and similar material to the Governor's official website, ensuring that information there is accurate and up-to-date 
    • Suggest routine copy edits and page updates to ensure the Office of the Governor’s website is up to date 
  • Performance Reporting:  
    • Compile weekly reports for review that assess the social program’s performance, potential, strengths, and weaknesses 
    • Regularly monitor social media trends and public sentiment, providing insights for proactive communication strategies and content creation 
  • Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • At least two years of experience in a video or digital role, preferably in a government or political setting 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy 
  • Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours, as needed

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please submit your resume to Shane Wade (digital.gov@maryland.gov) by the deadline, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:59PM ET. The subject line should read: YOUR NAME – Digital Assistant

The State of Maryland is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The State of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or disability, or any other legally protected basis. The State of Maryland is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the hiring process and on the job, as required by applicable law. The State of Maryland will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.



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