MPT Project Manager, Media Production

Maryland Public Television, which is commonly known by its familiar name "MPT", is a public television network that comprises six television stations that broadcast throughout the entire state of Maryland as well as into the District of Columbia and parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is the only statewide broadcaster in Maryland. MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service.

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills MD 21117

The Project Manager performs and manages all activities associated with a variety of interagency projects, between MPT and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH), and is primarily focused on overseeing all facets of MPT's opioid addiction awareness campaigns and other projects as assigned with this client. This includes complex support to managerial, professional, and supervisory staff, as well as direct coordination with our partners at the MDH. This position is responsible for successfully coordinating well-defined projects and their associated tasks, while promoting consistency and collaboration between the disparate elements of all project requirements and staff.

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the client (MDH) 
• Review/submit interagency agreements and develop documents for contract modifications and renewals
• Break general project goals into specific strategic actions and set timelines
• Assign and track status of contracted deliverables to internal and external individuals and teams
• Gather client feedback/specifications and communicate them to team members
• Serve as decision-making liaison (in close coordination with other team members at MPT)
• Maintain an active awareness of all project statuses across all involved departments and serve as liaison between staff members
• Co-develop and submit project proposals
• Monitor project progress and report projected delays to client
• Quality check all deliverables to ensure they meet the latest client requirements
• Maintain comprehensive system of all project files
• Develop reporting documentation for all projects/deliverables, tailoring each report to the project’s scope and the client’s needs
• Maintain an open line of communication with the client, including delivery of a weekly status report
• Regularly attend local agency and interagency team meetings as identified
• Learn and maintain a working knowledge of state agency program regulations, policies and procedures
• Develop charts and write summaries to report on project outcomes
• Assists MPT in growing its relationship with MDH by exceeding expectations

Education: Bachelor’s degree in broadcast, film, or mass media, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional or educational background experience in project management or special events.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

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

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

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

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to submit your application online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to jjones@mpt.org by the closing date and time. The MD State Application Form can be found online.

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Paper applications, required documents, and any addendums may be mailed or faxed (410-581-4382) by the closing date and time to:

Maryland Public Television - HR

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet both the minimum and selective qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MPT that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.