MPT Production Specialist I​/II​/III

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:

11767 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

This contractual position will support the Production Operations department with duties that range the full gamut of production to the final product. The position will ensure that programs maintain a high standard of technical excellence. The PS I, PS II, and PS III utilize prompters, Gaffer (Levels 1, 2, and
3), Grip (Levels 1, 2, and
3), act as Floor Director, Character Generator, including Senior Character Generator, Studio Camera Operators, Videographers, Remote Camera Operators, Audio technicians, Production Director, Production Lighting Director, Production Engineer-in-Charge and/or Editor.

• Applicants are required to provide a copy of a demo reel or a link for a demo reel, if selected for an interview.
• The position may require a flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The position may require working outside in unfavorable or harsh weather conditions that might include exposure to the sun, wind, water, etc.
• The 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.

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

Production Specialist I

Experience:

One (1) year of experience in the television industry or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Media, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline for the required experience.

Production Specialist II

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in the television industry.

Production Specialist III

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in the television industry.

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.

Contractual 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 enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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