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Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
750 E. Pratt Street 16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202

Social Media and Communications Specialist

The person in this position coordinates social media and marketing activities, assists with production and events, and manages social media activity. He or she creates engaging, relevant content for use on the website, social media and marketing materials. The position ensures marketing communications needs are tracked, delivered and measured, and performs varied tasks including research, inventory tracking, event planning, materials development and collaboration with sales channels and industry partners.

** This position requires at least 40% travel. **

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 30 semester credit hours in one or more of the following subjects: English, journalism, public relations, writing or other similar and related courses.

Experience: Three years experience in public information, public relations, journalism or other related experience in publicity or promotional work.

Note:

1. Applicants may substitute additional experience as described above for the required college education on a year-for year basis.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in public affairs classification or public affairs specialty codes in the information and arts field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

1. The preferred candidate demonstrates familiarity with various social media channels including blogs and articles. 

2. Desired qualifications include ability to edit video to create content; video pre-production planning and coordination; lighting and equipment management.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.  You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application.  Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available, you may submit a paper application and resume to:

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
Attn: Human Resources Department
750 E. Pratt Street
16th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21202
 
APPLCATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THE CLOSING DATE.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.