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MPT Producing Television Shows Internship

Spring 2019

Recruitment #18-007003-0034

Introduction

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.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

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.

POSITION DUTIES

This position is for students interested in producing television shows, particularly non-fiction & educational programs. Interns will work directly with producers on a variety of projects in all stages of development. They will be exposed to the nuts-and-bolts of production management including research, planning, field & studio shoots, administration, and more.  This internship can cover all phases of production, ranging from early program development straight through to final distribution and broadcast. Candidates must be detail oriented self-starters, have outgoing personalities, and possess good writing and computer skills. Ideal candidates will have experience with non-linear editing systems, particularly AVID.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates must meet the following criteria:

Students must be a 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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Majors: Communications, Film, Digital Media

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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