Managing Director, Production Services

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 produces both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.

11767 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills MD 21117

The Managing Director of Production Services directs and oversees the high‑level business, operational, and financial strategies required to execute production. This position provides the infrastructure and resources necessary to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Allocate studio space, equipment, staff, and freelance talent pools to ensure multiple projects run concurrently and efficiently.
• Develop and implement overarching department budgets, forecast spending, and manage payroll and client billing.
• Supervise production crews, technical directors, and production facility managers, and handle contracts.
• Design, develop, and maintain standard operating procedures and digital systems to maximize productivity, operational efficiency, output, and quality.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum seven (7) years of executive/operational experience in production, with proficiency in budgeting, team leadership, and workflow optimization.

Experience may be substituted on a year‑by‑year basis for up to four years of education from an accredited college or university in a related field.

• Experience working for a nonprofit media station.
• Experience with videography, studio and field production, and digital media asset management (MAM systems).
• Experience with professional non‑linear editing (NLE) and post‑production systems such as Adobe Pro, Avid, or Davinci Resolve.

Employees in this classification will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland to operate a motor vehicle.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.