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Introduction

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a\r\npublic television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of\r\nMaryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania,\r\nVirginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster.\r\nHeadquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting\r\nService (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV\r\nprograms and digital content.\r\nProduction Specialist will also support the Maryland State Ad Agency (MSAA) which is a division of Maryland Public Television. MPT's enabling legislation encourages MPT to make use of its facilities, equipment, and other resources to provide services to the State. Beginning in 2016, MPT started MSAA operations, and since that time, MSAA has produced award-winning campaigns for state agencies, including winning the 2024 Best Small Agency award from Muse Creative and an EMMY award in 2025. Now entering its eighth year, MSAA is hard at work with a variety of state agency clients, crafting and promoting their core messaging to the citizens of Maryland.\r\n\r\n\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public\r\nTelevision\r\n11767 Owings\r\nMills Blvd\r\nOwings Mills MD\r\n21117\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This contractual position will support the Production Operations department with\r\nduties that range the full gamut of production to the final product. The position will ensure\r\nthat programs maintain a high standard of technical excellence. The PS I, PS II, and PS III utilize prompters, Gaffer (Levels 1, 2, and 3), Grip (Levels 1, 2, and 3),\r\nact as Floor Director, Character Generator, including Senior Character\r\nGenerator, Studio Camera Operators, Videographers, Remote Camera Operators,\r\nAudio technicians, Production Director, Production Lighting Director, Production Engineer-in-Charge and/or Editor.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis recruitment will also support The Maryland State Ad Agency (MSAA) with positions such as Creative Directors, Photographers, Graphic Designers, Illustrators, Video Editors, and UX/UI Specialist.\r\n\r\n\r\nPlease complete the supplemental questionnaire at the conclusion of the application\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Graduation\r\nfrom an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency\r\ncertificate.\r\n\r\nProduction Specialist I Experience:\r\nOne (1) year of experience\r\nin the television industry or aBachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityin Media, Communications, Journalism, or related discipline for the required experience.\r\n\r\nProduction Specialist II Experience:\r\nThree (3) years\r\nof experience in the television industry.\r\n\r\nProduction Specialist III Experience:\r\nSix (6) years\r\nof experience in the television industry.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in\r\nthis classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a\r\nmotor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a\r\nmotor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

\r\nApplicants are required to provide\r\na copy of a demo reel or link for a demo reel, if selected for an interview.\r\n\r\nThis position may require a\r\nflexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. \r\n\r\nThis position may require working\r\noutside in unfavorable or harsh weather conditions that might include exposure\r\nto the sun, wind, water, etc. \r\n\r\nThis position may include long\r\nperiods of walking, standing, climbing, and maneuvering in and around tight\r\nspaces. \r\n\r\nThe selected candidate will be\r\nrequired to lift equipment in excess of 50 pounds. \r\n\r\nThe selected candidate may be\r\nrequired to climb ladders and use motorized lifts in order to operate and\r\ninstall in-studio lights.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide\r\nsufficient information on your application to show that you meet the\r\nqualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your\r\nqualifications must be submitted by the closing date.We will not consider\r\ninformation submitted after this date.Successful candidates will be\r\nplaced on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.\r\nFor\r\neducation obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American\r\neducation as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be\r\nprovided prior to hire.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The\r\nassessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience\r\nrelated to the requirements of the position.It is important that you\r\nprovide complete and accurate information on your application.Please\r\nreport all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\nResumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the\r\nonline or paper application.\r\n

BENEFITS

\r\n\r\nContractual 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.\r\nLeave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.\r\n\r\n\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online applications areStronglyrecommended. However, 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.\r\nIf additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested informationto 410-581-4382.Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Aaron Clark at 410-581-4115 or Aaron.Clark1@MPT.org\r\nIf 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 orApplication.Help@maryland.gov.\r\nAppropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n

Employment Type: Part-Time