MPT Public Relations and Communications Internship

MPT internships offer a thorough introduction to Maryland Public Television including our mission and expectations. Maryland Public Television is committed to providing solid work experience to serious minded individuals in a positive environment.

All MPT internships are unpaid. An internship that is not for academic credit is deemed a volunteer.

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Maryland Public Television offers full- and part-time internships for college students throughout the year. Internships are specifically designed to provide training and experience for students interested in public broadcasting.

This internship provides the student an opportunity to experience the environment and work of a communications team within a not-for profit organization, while participating in the following duties and activities: Support Communications staff with ongoing or new projects, projects may include but are not limited to: project-related research, writing and editing of communication products (both external and internal), work with media monitoring/ clipping system, support fulfillment of media requests, database creation and updates; Assistance with planning internal and external events and observances; Provide ad hoc support for senior leadership; Participate in meetings associated with assigned tasks.

Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria:

Students must be a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior or Graduate of a college, university, or trade school who must be able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week and have reliable transportation.

Required Documents: 

Please submit a cover letter, unofficial transcript, resume and a letter from your school indicating the internship is for academic credit. If your interest is not for academic credit, but for experience only, please indicate that information in your cover letter and submit a professional reference from an advisor, instructor or employer.

If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to jjones@mpt.org.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

Preferred Majors: Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication

Interns will be evaluated based upon information submitted via this online application process and may be invited to interview.

Please Note: If you fail to submit all of the required documents, you will not be considered in this recruitment process.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.  

If you have questions about this particular recruitment, please contact:

Human Resources/Internships

interns@mpt.org

410-581-4122  

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 581-4122 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-552-7724. 

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