Assistant Producer

State of Maryland - MPT - Content Enterprises; Maryland; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Maryland Public Television is seeking an Assistant Producer for the Content Department. The role supports research, media management, release forms, social media creation, scheduling, and other production tasks. Opportunities exist to assist producers on location.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field and at least one year of media production experience. Knowledge of AVID and Premiere Pro is preferred. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, media or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in media production.
• Note: substitutions may be made year-for-year for required education.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating shoots
• Assist producers on location
• Assist with post-production and scheduling
• Organizing footage and release forms
• Image and archival research
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Content coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, media or related field

Tools

AVID

Premiere Pro

Job description

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 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

This opening is for an Assistant Producer for the Content Department of Maryland Public Television. This position will assist with research, media management, release forms, maintaining and creating social media, content, scheduling, and other production areas as needed. The Assistant Producer will also have opportunities to assist producers on location.

POSITION DUTIES

• Assist in coordinating shoots


• Assist producers on location


• Assist with post-production and scheduling


• Organizing footage and release forms


• Image and archival research


• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism, media or related field


• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience in media production

Note: Candidates may substitute media production experience on a year for year basis for the required education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• The successful candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills


• Knowledge of non linear editing systems, including AVID and Premiere Pro

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

BENEFITS

• 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 elect to 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 at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

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.

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