MPT Broadcast Designer/Animator

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland’s only statewide broadcaster, headquartered in Owings Mills, and is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). MPT produces locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.

Location
11767 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose
The Broadcast Designer/Animator supports the production and marketing goals of MPT by creating high‑quality graphics for broadcast and interactive applications. This position works closely with the Managing Director and Art Designer of Creative Services to obtain overall editorial and design direction for creative assignments that further the agency’s communications efforts. The Broadcast Designer receives project assignments and works with various in‑house and outside clients to create artistic materials that communicate the quality and value of MPT’s products and services.

Position Duties

Design and produce high‑quality graphics for broadcast video that fully support the technical and style requirements of MPT and PBS. Research source materials, devise logos, create motion type and backgrounds, and produce program opens, style packages, program day parts and stunt promotions, and any other graphic project as assigned. All materials must meet the satisfaction of the Art Director of Creative Services and the requesting client.

Design and produce high‑quality graphics for broadcast video, online applications, and social media platforms that fully support the technical and style requirements of MPT and PBS. Research source materials; develop branding for campaigns and programs; devise key art; create type layouts and motion graphics and animations as assigned. All materials must meet the satisfaction of the Art Director of Creative Services and the requesting client.

Create print media for logos, signage, packaging, presentations, sales deck materials, marketing brochures, posters, and postcards that adhere to MPT’s brand guidelines and satisfy the Art Director of Creative Services and the requesting client.

Maintain all project files for easy future access. Perform routine maintenance on hardware. Ensure all software is updated regularly. Recommend appropriate equipment purchases or software upgrades. Stay current on all relevant developments in the rapidly changing arts field and use the latest techniques in typography and motion graphics.

Maintain accurate timesheets and in‑kind billing records for each assigned project. Submit all required records and reports on time to ensure proper billing and cost accounting.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum five (5) years of experience in Broadcast Design and Animation, including experience with 2‑D animation, graphics compositing, graphic design for print media, and Adobe Creative Suite applications (After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Experience with Maya, 3DS MAX, or Cinema 4D for 3‑D animation is desirable.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Employees in this classification may be required to operate a motor vehicle and must hold a valid motor vehicle operator’s license in the State of Maryland.

Benefits
State of Maryland benefits are provided to employees.

Employment Opportunity Statement
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our veterans for their service to our country. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who reflect the state’s diversity.

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