What are the responsibilities and job description for the MPT Intern position at State of Maryland - Maryland Public Television?
Introduction
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. �
LOCATION OF POSITION
11767 Owings Mills Boulevard, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Main Purpose of Job
MPT has current openings for unpaid internships that offer valuable experience in television programming, development, co-productions and related business development. These positions are filled by creative, motivated and energetic students from a variety of majors who lend their effort and time - a minimum of 16 hours per week - in exchange for an engaging educational experience. MPT internships are in-person, though hybrid opportunities are possible. For more information, please visit www.mpt.org/about/careers/internships/.
POSITION DUTIES
Communications / PR • Creative Services • Development / Major & Planned Giving • Education • Human Resources • Information Technology • Maryland State Ad Agency (MSAA) • MotorWeek • Production / Operations • Producing Television Shows (Content) • Special Events & Community Engagement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must either be enrolled in an accredited high school, college/university, graduate college, trade school, or a recent graduate. All high school applicants must be either junior or senior year students. Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week. College Students Required Documents: Cover letter - Please identify an internship from the list of opportunities available on MPT’s website. Please indicate in your cover letter if the internship is for academic credit. Resume Letter of Recommendation -� Academic (from school) or Professional (from work/volunteer experience)� Unofficial Transcript High School Students Required Documents: Letter of interest - Please identify an internship from the list of opportunities available on MPT’s website. Please indicate in your letter if the internship is for academic credit.� Resume� Letter of Recommendation - Academic (from school) or Professional (from work/volunteer experience)� Internship requirements or guidelines from your high school Please note the application portal will receive one upload.� Therefore, all documents should be combined into one attachment and uploaded into the application system. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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 Chloe Johnson at cjohnson@mpt.org or 410-581-4225. 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. 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.
