MotorWeek 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.\r\n�\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Television\r\n11767 Owings Mills Blvd\r\nOwings Mills MD 21117\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

MotorWeek is television's original automotive magazine and a staple of both MPT and PBS. For over 45 years, we have brought consumers and car enthusiasts the latest in automotive reviews, news and features. Our success is driven by our team, including a long lineage of dedicated interns/student fellows\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Maryland Public Television is looking for an adaptable, driven student fellow to join our production and digital team. This candidate will be a part of the 'Road Test' crew to capture core program content and play a crucial role in our digital footprint. This position is and exciting hands on opportunity to learn and grow production skills. It requires:\r\n\r\n\r\n Collaboration with digital contributors\r\n Drafting and publishing journalism-focused automotive content for the web\r\n Operating and managing a wide range of AV hardware\r\n Camera & Audio experience (DJI Pockets, GoPros, Cony mirrorless etc.)\r\n Ability to pivot with fluid production schedules�\r\n\r\n\r\n

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.\r\n\r\n\r\nCollege Students Required Documents:\r\n\r\n\r\n 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.\r\n Resume\r\n Letter of Recommendation -� Academic (from school) or Professional (from work/volunteer experience)�\r\n Unofficial Transcript\r\n\r\n\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\nContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n

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.�\r\nIf 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.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Aaron Clark at 410-581-4115 or Aaron.Clark1@MPT.org\r\nIf 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.�\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n