FY27: Multimedia, Producer, Director, Writer, Department of Communications, 8hrs/12mo (Ad closes 11/4/26)

Job Description - FY27: Multimedia, Producer, Director, Writer, Department of Communications, 8hrs/12mo (Ad closes 11/4/26) (2600741)

Job Description

FY27: Multimedia, Producer, Director, Writer, Department of Communications, 8hrs/12mo (Ad closes 11/4/26)

Job Specific Information: The wage range for this position is between $35.91 and $52.87 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is looking for an experienced multimedia professional to join our award-winning MCPS Multimedia Services team! Help create compelling video productions, engaging digital content and live event coverage. We''re looking for a skilled producer, director and writer with experience in videography, scriptwriting, editing, studio and field production, and visual storytelling. Qualifications: Bachelor''s degree or equivalent qualifying experience, plus five or more years of relevant production experience. Bring your creativity, technical expertise and passion for public education to one of the nation''s largest school districts.

MCPS Official Job Description

Summary Description:

Under direction, performs creative and technical work in the planning and production of instructional and informational television programs. Work of the class involves responsibility for various phases of television program production including content research and development, script writing, directing talent, lighting and, still photography, audio, using externally produced program graphical elements, and advanced knowledge of post-production editing. Workers provide functional direction to production and technical crews. Must understand the role of social media in getting information to residents and MCPS staff. Workers exercise considerable independence in carrying out day-to-day operations. Physical Demands: Must be able to move (using a hand truck) heavy equipment or carry cases up to 35 pounds. Special Requirements: Overtime, night work and weekend work required. Employee must be able to work a flexible time schedule depending upon program project assignment.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Working knowledge of the practices and methods used in instructional and informational TV programming; considerable working knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of contemporary studio television and remote television equipment. Ability to apply technical knowledge to a wide range of media production problems; ability to articulate the programming needs of staff via television and the web ; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must be able to write original treatments and scripts for clients. Must have thorough knowledge of the operation of broadcast production and nonlinear editing equipment, especially remote equipment. Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills required.

Education Training Experience:

Bachelors degree required. College major course work in TV production/direction required. Five or more years experience in videography, scripting, editing, and production and still photography. Five or more years experience as a producer/director/writer with experience working in public information setting required. Experience directing live on tape productions and remote ENG or EFT productions; a video resume tape of programs produced and/or directed required. Experience in instructional production required. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree, which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position, may be considered.Certificate License:None.

Job

: Multimedia

Job Grade: 22 Optimal Qualified

Organization

: Offices Dept of Communications

Primary Location

: Rockville

Schedule

: Full-time | 1.000 (80 hours bi-weekly)

Working Months: 12

Shift

: Day Job

Job Posting

: Oct 23, 2026, 8:43:09 PM - Nov 5, 2026, 10:29:00 AM