Digital Video Specialist I

Maryland Public Television, which is commonly known by its familiar name "MPT", is a public television network that comprises six television stations that broadcast throughout the entire state of Maryland as well as into the District of Columbia and parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is the only state-wide broadcaster in Maryland. MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service.

9990

11767 Owing Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

Digital Video Specialist I is an entry level position into the world of Television broadcast. Digital Video Specialist I will take on many roles that are important to the daily operations of the station. One role will be Closed Captioner / Encoder. The other role will be video broadcast for studio and field productions. Field productions may require out of state travel. The Digital Video Specialist will also operate and troubleshoot the studio robotic camera system. The Digital Video Specialist will also assist with maintenance of all studio and remote equipment.

Serve MPT productions as a Video Operator who makes sure cameras and other equipment are set up and operating correctly within FCC / PBS specifications as well as responsible for routing various signals and monitoring program video for quality.

Assist the Senior Video Operator with the routine maintenance duties involving both studio and field equipment and assists the videotape department doing duplication.

Encode MPT productions for Video on Demand and deliver to Comcast, Fios and many other designated outlets.

Encode for MPT web outlets including the COVE player and MPT’s YouTube channel. Many of these procedures are time sensitive and need to be turned around promptly.

Create caption files in compliance with the FCC regulations for MPT productions utilizing transcripts provided by the producers as well as create and include captions for the web.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Media Communications, Audio Production, Digital Cinematography or other communications related field.

Experience: Two (2) years in television broadcasting

Note: Applicants may substitute qualifying experience on a year for year basis for the required bachelor's degree.

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

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

For education obtained outside the United States, you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted with your application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to submit your application online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via email to jjones@mpt.org by the closing date and time. Resumes may be submitted to resumes@mpt.org.

Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Paper applications, required documents, and any addendums may be mailed or faxed (410-581-4382) by the closing date and time to:

Maryland Public Television - HR

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD  21117

The MD State Application Form can be found online. Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MPT that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.