MPT Senior Producer & Manager - Repost

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.

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

The MPT Senior Producer & Manager, Multiplatform Productions and Strategy position serves the financial and production goals of the organization by producing and managing original content for Digital and Social Media platforms in support of MPT's mission. Manage station flagship social media and optimize these platforms for use across departments. Provide related analytics review and insight on audience trends and emerging social and digital platforms. Participates as a member of the Digital Content & Operations team.

Create content for digital and social media platforms.

Develop digital content story ideas, series pitches and social media post topics.

Determine participants and on-location production settings.

Write scripts/storyboards and interview questions.

Direct, light and shoot all video, and edit short video pieces on Adobe Premiere.

Select and/or create appropriate b-roll or art, music.

Produce metadata for Media Manager content platform.

Content should have an emphasis on community service.

Manage station flagship social media channels and optimize platforms for use across all departments. Increase user engagement and audience reach.

Develop strategies to expand distribution of MPT content to grow audiences across digital and social media platforms.

Work with appropriate producers in all divisions of the organization in support of a cohesive and collaborative approach to digital content production that serves the overall needs of the organization.

Develop partnerships with community organizations and influencers.

Maintain accurate records of billable production time, personal timesheets, and other reports as assigned.

Archive all projects to MPT server.

Education: Bachelor's degree in film, media, mass communications, or related field.  

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in planning and producing digital media, including research, writing, and editing.

 

Note: 

1.    Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

Experience with programs such as Adobe’s Premiere, Creative Cloud, Photoshop and Avid Media Composer software

Exceptional staff management and interpersonal communication skills

Strong production-planning and execution skills

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

As the recruitment progresses, at a particular stage, applicants may be required to provide a copy of a demo reel or link for a demo reel. 

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 ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and 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.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

The online applications are highly recommended. 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. 

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact S Hudson at 410-581-4267.

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.