MPT Technician, Audio

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills MD 21117

The incumbent will support the Production Operations department in the area of television audio, music production, and post-production audio. To ensure that programs maintain a high standard of technical excellence. 

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Operate a wide variety of audio equipment in a television facility including, but not limited to, control rooms, mobile tele-production trucks, and remote field recording and mixing.

Record, edit and mix programs in the post-production process in order to re-record a final mix onto a completed video master tape/disc (or appropriate medium).

Record live musicians and narrators for MPT productions, digitizing audio and video on digital audio workstations for the purpose of adding music and sound effects to match the video portion of the programs.

Communicate with producers and clients concerning future projects and productions.

Work collaboratively with producers to express the emotion or content of certain programs that the producer wants the technician to capture.

Recommend to the producer what time is best logically to record certain elements that are part of a program, and the format of the recording.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. 

Experience: Four (4) years of television video production experience operating a wide variety of audio equipment for the purpose of adding music and sound effects to match the video portion of the programs.

Note:

Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of television video production experience operating a wide variety of audio equipment for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following.  Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualification(s).

Experience with solid state logic digital audio consoles, Pro Tools systems with D-Command controller, a variety of digital and analog audio mixing consoles.

Experience with multi-track recorders, digital audio workstations, computer routers for signal path delegation, a variety of microphones, amplifiers and loudspeaker equipment used for television production.

Experience with audio signal processing equipment, sound reinforcement mixers, reel to reel, audio cassette, compact disc, cart machines, turntables, digital audio tape (DAT) recorders, Digicarts, Shortcuts, Instant Replays, IFB communications equipment and RTS intercom and routing equipment (both analog and digital), telephone interface equipment, Telos Zephyr ISDN codecs and all remote truck audio equipment.

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 are required to provide a copy of a demo reel or link for a demo reel, if selected for an interview.

● This position may require a flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. 

● This position may require working outside in unfavorable or harsh weather conditions that might include exposure to the sun, wind, water, etc. 

● This position may include long periods of walking, standing, climbing, and maneuvering in and around tight spaces. 

● The selected candidate will be required to lift equipment in excess of 50 pounds.

● The selected candidate may be required to climb ladders and use motorized lifts in order to operate and install in-studio lights.

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 placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. 

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.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online applications are Strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to Maryland Public Television – HR, 11767 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117. Paper application materials must be received by the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted. 

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-581-4382. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact S Hudson at 410-581-4267.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the 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. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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