MotorWeek Student Fellow

State of Maryland - MPT - Content Enterprises; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland Public Television is seeking a student fellow to join our production and digital team for the Road Test crew. You will help capture program content and expand our digital footprint while learning hands-on production skills.

Responsibilities include collaborating with digital contributors, drafting automotive web content, and operating AV gear. The role requires camera and audio experience and the ability to adapt to changing schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited high school, college/university, graduate college, trade school, or a recent graduate.
• Must commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week.
• College Students Required Documents: Cover letter, Resume, Letter of Recommendation, Unofficial Transcript.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with digital contributors.
• Draft and publish journalism-focused automotive content for the web.
• Operate and manage AV hardware.
• Camera & Audio experience (DJI Pockets, GoPros, Cony mirrorless etc.).
• Pivot with fluid production schedules.

Skills

Camera operation

Audio operation

Collaboration

Journalism writing

Education

Enrollment in accredited program

Tools

DJI Pocket

GoPro

Cony mirrorless

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

MotorWeek is television's original automotive magazine and a staple of both MPT and PBS. For over 45 years, we have brought consumers and car enthusiasts the latest in automotive reviews, news and features. Our success is driven by our team, including a long lineage of dedicated interns/student fellows

POSITION DUTIES

Maryland Public Television is looking for an adaptable, driven student fellow to join our production and digital team. This candidate will be a part of the 'Road Test' crew to capture core program content and play a crucial role in our digital footprint. This position is an exciting hands on opportunity to learn and grow production skills. It requires:

• Collaboration with digital contributors
• Drafting and publishing journalism-focused automotive content for the web
• Operating and managing a wide range of AV hardware
• Camera & Audio experience (DJI Pockets, GoPros, Cony mirrorless etc.)
• Ability to pivot with fluid production schedules

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must either be enrolled in an accredited high school, college/university, graduate college, trade school, or a recent graduate. All high school applicants must be either junior or senior year students. Applicants must be willing to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week.

College Students Required Documents:

• Cover letter - Please identify an internship from the list of opportunities available on MPT’s website. Please indicate in your cover letter if the internship is for academic credit.
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation - Academic (from school) or Professional (from work/volunteer experience)
• Unofficial Transcript

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.