Associate Producer, Online Video
Recruitment #15-007584-0008
Department | MPT - Content Enterprises |
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Date Opened | 5/6/2015 2:00:00 PM |
Filing Deadline | 5/26/2015 2:00:00 PM |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Work Location |
Baltimore County
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Introduction
As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.
GRADE
$42,224 - $53,683
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland Public Television
11767 Owings Mills Blvd.
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Main Purpose of Job
This position serves the production goals of MPT's Digital Studios by creating original online videos and other web content for the station website. The primary duties of this position are to create original web video content. The Associate Producer will undertake research to identify appropriate subject matter, conduct field interviews, shoot video footage, create simple graphics, acquire appropriate music, write voiceover copy, and edit and produce finished stories using Adobe Premiere or AVID Media Composer. The Associate Producer will also write and create content for the station website in support of MPT's marketing plan for our products, programs and services. The position serves to represent MPT's digital production and communications capabilities and functions as an integral part of a Creative Services team that helps generate revenue and viewership.
POSITION DUTIES
- Write, produce and edit original online videos.
- Research to identify appropriate subjects and locations, conducting field interviews, shooting and directing video, script and voiceover writing, creating simple accompanying graphics or animation, finding appropriate music, online editing in Adobe Premiere or Avid and preparing files for export to various applications.
- Produce web content, including writing copy, acquiring and manipulating photos in Adobe Photoshop, embedding video and/or audio files. Work involves page creation and familiarity with web content management systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Film & Production
- Strong writing skills
- Experience with non-linear editing systems, Adobe Premiere or similar
- Familiarity with web content management systems
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Three years of professional related experience
- Knowledge of public television programs desired
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Demo reel of web videos, plus writing samples and/or web pages are required and should be sent by DVD or URL to KCook@mpt.org
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
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