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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.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Located 1176 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland Public Television offers full-and part-time internships for college students throughout the year. Internships are specifically designed to provide training and experience for students interested in public broadcasting. Internships described below are, in general, the types of assignments that are available from time to time. Please be aware that not all these internships are available every semester. MPT's Human Resources department maintains information on available internship roles. Internships are offered to students of all Maryland and DC area colleges and universities. Recruiting is normally accomplished through the school internship or career services office and on-campus through career and internship fairs. Students may also contact MPT directly. The MPT Internship Coordinator processes applications and conducts initial interviews. Interviews are also conducted by the supervisor from the department for which the student is applying. Once accepted, students are assigned to work on a specific project or production for an academic semester. All MPT internships are unpaid. MPT internships offer a thorough introduction to Maryland Public Television including our mission and expectations. Maryland Public Television is committed to providing solid work experience to serious minded individuals in a positive environment.

POSITION DUTIES

MPT has current openings for unpaid internships that offer valuable experience in television programming, development, co-productions and related business development. These positions are filled by creative, motivated and energetic students from a variety of majors who lend their effort and time - a minimum of 16 hours per week - in exchange for an engaging educational experience.

CLICK ON http://www.mpt.org/internships TO SEE THE LIST OF INTERNSHIPS

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Students must be college Junior, Senior or Graduate Student.

Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Student must have reliable transportation.

BENEFITS

Without Benefits. For Academic Credit ONLY.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Cover letter should specify a first and a second choice internship from the list of opportunities described below.

Internships are usually for hours during the standard workday. Nights and weekend hours may occasionally be required but are not routine.

Internships run on a schedule similar to the college semester. Internships usually cover the following periods:

Fall internships - Late August/early September through mid-December.

Spring internships - Mid/late January through late April.

Summer internships - Late May/early June through mid-August.

To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, and one academic referral, as a single file, by clicking on the link below.

Maryland Public Television

Employment Director

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

intern@mpt.org