MPT Videographer​/Director

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

This position requires providing experienced, high-quality service to regional and national productions as well as non-broadcast special projects, by functioning as a director, technical director and/or videographer as the situation warrants. Will be responsible for the 'look' of the program and coordination of all technical elements and personnel for multi-camera productions, both in the studio and on location. Contemporary production practices dictate that productions move beyond the confines of the studio and go directly to the story, regardless of where it is.

A primary asset of the Director/Videographer is the ability to maintain high-caliber production standards on location, adapting to diverse and challenging environments to capture impactful content beyond the studio.

• Operates portable equipment, such as video camera and accessories, microphones and audio mixer, lights and lighting related accessories, production equipment and transport vehicle with the objective of recording video and audio for use in a production.
• Coordinate production elements including planning, consulting and holding pre=production meetings.
• Perform the duties of Technical Director such as operating the production switcher, graphics equipment and timing segments.
• Act as the Director of Photography by making decisions on overall composition, continuity and sequencing.
• Works with minimum supervision, while maintaining high standards of video production.
• Position requires a firm grasp of the aesthetics of photography, camera movement and composition, plus facility with camera recorded audio.
• Direct on-camera talent, to ensure quality performance.
• Address specific needs of the clients (i.e., producer, reporter, and director).
• Manage projects while adhering to time and budget constraints.
• Assemble and disassemble sets, move and hang fixtures from a studio grid, assist the lighting director, and setup and/or strike equipment after a production.
• Perform in the role of floor director, camera operator, production assistant, robotic camera operator or teleprompter operator.
• Location shooting lacks the controls of the studio environment, therefore, the incumbent must display flexibility and initiative in achieving high standards.
• The videographer must drive the state vehicles in a responsible manner. Maryland Public Television's name is on every videographer’s van.
• The videographer must also maintain a log sheet for regular maintenance.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of experience in the field of television or film as part of a production team using portable equipment, such as video camera and accessories, microphones and audio mixer.
• Note:
  
  Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.

• Proficiency operating a drone for videography
• Experience shooting broadcast news and/or feature packages with the ability to frame scenes and follow the action on location.
• Ability to work with minimal…