MPT Digital Content Student Fellow - #25-007581-0003 Job at Maryland in Baltimor

Overview

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 OF POSITION: Maryland Public Television 11767 Owings Mills Blvd. Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland Public Television is seeking a Digital Content Student Fellow who will assist various departments with functions that range from the full gamut of production to the final product. This fellowship program offers an in-depth, hands-on learning experience for college students interested in all stages of broadcast/digital content creation. The program will run from October 2025 through May 2026, at 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage various forms of digital content, including assisting with website content uploads, editing videos, and designing digital graphics.
• Collaborate with teams such as marketing and content.
• Upload, maintain and troubleshoot website content.
• Create and edit videos, write descriptions and create thumbnails.
• Assist with photography production and editing (Avid or Premiere).
• Understand digital marketing techniques, social media and YouTube content production.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience: Applicants must have prior experience with media production and video editing software.
• Requirements: Resume; Cover letter (indicate if you need academic credit); Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (academic or professional); Unofficial Transcript; Submit all required documents in one PDF file. Applicants must submit a cover letter with links to at least one video work sample showing work as videographer, editor, director, writer, producer and/or reporter.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop and/or Canva).
• Coursework in Film, Communications, Journalism or related discipline.
• Prior internship/work experience in a media environment.
• Ability to create and publish to websites (CMS like WordPress) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Experience managing YouTube accounts (include clear examples in your cover letter).

Further Instructions

The online applications are STRONGLY recommended. 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. For questions and/or concerns regarding this recruitment, please contact Chloe Johnson at AClark@mpt.org or (410) 581-4115. 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.