Maryland State Ad Agency Student Fellow MSAA Student Fellow

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.

The Maryland State Ad Agency (MSAA), a division of Maryland Public Television (MPT) is an award winning agency has produced award winning campaigns for local agencies. MSAA has specialized in broadcasting and promoting core messaging to citizens of Maryland. In total MSAA has worked with 22 various State, City and County agencies, most retuning year after year.

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd. | Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland State Ad Agency (MSAA) is a division of Maryland Public Television (MPT) and a full-service advertising, marketing, communications, and media buying service for Maryland state agencies and related organizations.

We are seeking a marketing intern for who can create content, research industry trends and assist in creating marketing strategy for the agency and our clients. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of marketing principles, using social media for business purposes, and digital marketing strategies.

POSITION DUTIES

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Support teams to plan, develop, and execute marketing initiatives
• Support projects related to branding, content creation, and social media marketing
• Assist management with the preparation of campaign reporting
• Collect performance metrics to measure progress
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Ideal candidates should possess the following:

• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Sense of teamwork and the ability to execute programs
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate is required. Applicants must be current college and/or university students or recent college graduates within the past (6) months. Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Requirements

• Resume
• Cover letter - Please indicate in your cover letter if you need academic credit.
• (2) Letters of Recommendation - Academic (from school) or Professional (from work/volunteer experience)
• Unofficial Transcript
  
  

Please note the application portal will receive one upload. Therefore, all documents should be combined into one attachment and uploaded into the application system.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of marketing principles and advertising industry trends
• Marketing major preferred.
  
  

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 410-581-4225, or via email at cjohnson@mpt.org . 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.