MPT Scheduler/ Production Technician II

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills MD 21117

The MPT Scheduler/Production Technician II will function as the System Administrator for the Production Services scheduling system. Provide appropriate facility usage reports. Coordinate/schedule the utilization of MPT facilities including all production staff, studios, equipment and freelance pool. Provide support as a production technician to include operating teleprompter, floor director, camera operator, multi camera robotic director, grip and other studio related duties.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Maintain Production Services scheduling system. Ensure 100% redundancy of system administrator functions. Provide appropriate facility usage reports. Coordination/scheduling and utilization of MPT facilities including all production staff, studios, equipment and freelance pool.

Function as a director/technical director primarily for streaming programming.

Studio/location production crew: Studio/location production personnel operate as part of a television production crew.

Provide support as floor director, camera operator, production assistant, robotic camera operator or teleprompter operator. On location, the crew member will perform the same functions with portable television production equipment.

Set / light-assembly and placement of set hanging and focusing of lights in a safe and timely manner to allow successful completion of the production.

Education:  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience:  Two (2) years of experience in the field of television production. Performing duties as part of a production team to include the scheduling of resources, camera operation, multi camera robotic director, grip and other studio related duties.

Note:

Candidates may substitute graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency and six (6) years of the experience for the required education and experience.

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

Multi-camera directing experience (in the studio and on location). 

Experience with production Services scheduling systems and reporting. 

Experience coordinating/scheduling of production staff, studios, equipment and/ or freelance pool. 

Experience as a camera operator, production assistant, robotic camera operator or teleprompter operator. 

Experience with operating studio and location video cameras and video switching equipment for television productions. 

Ability to work with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of video production. 

Ability to use and maintain a variety of video and audio equipment.

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.

Applicants are required to provide a copy of a demo reel or link for a demo reel, if selected for an interview.

This position may require a flexible work schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. 

This position may require working outside in unfavorable or harsh weather conditions that might include exposure to the sun, wind, water, etc. 

This position may include long periods of walking, standing, climbing, and maneuvering in and around tight spaces. 

The selected candidate will be required to lift equipment in excess of 50 pounds.

The selected candidate may be required to climb ladders and use motorized lifts in order to operate and install in-studio lights.

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. 

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact S Hudson at 410-581-4267 or shudson@mpt.org.

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. 

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.