Associate Producer, Editor

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Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Act as an Avid video editor and occasional segment producer for the Motorweek series. Edit numerous feature length segments weekly. Research, locate and obtain video, photographs and other media assets from outside sources including internet download and vehicle manufacturer press archives. Assist in organizing and maintaining Motorweek's video archive and production music library.

• Act as video editor and occasional segment producer for the Motorweek series using the Avid computerized and non-linear editing suite of products.  Import and organize video, audio and graphics into manageable bins of elements with which to work.  Select and decide which elements should be used to best visualize the concepts of the segment script.  Edit the elements into a sequence to create element reels, opening title animations, promos, segments or entire shows.  Save all project information for archival purposes.  Provide file based versions along with tape or disk outputs.  Meet all PBS/FCC specifications.  Edit numerous feature length segments weekly, compile host standups, news stories and other segments as assigned.  Develop story ideas and script treatments and foster a continuous expansion of the creative boundaries of the Motorweek production.  News stories, road tests and other segments as assigned. 
• Research, locate and obtain video, photographs and other media assets from outside sources including internet download and vehicle manufacturer press archives.  Assist in organizing and maintaining Motorweek's video archive and production music library.
• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the assigned edit suite of equipment.  This includes cleaning files off of media drives, checking and installing updates and patches and doing system backups.  This position must also give feedback to their supervisor of any equipment malfunctions so that repairs can be implemented.
• Completion of work orders, timesheets, checking email and schedules to stay informed and up to date with clients and teammates. This includes interaction with producers and occasionally equipment vendors.  Participation in team meetings is greatly encouraged.

Bachelor's Degree

At least one year television production experience

• Familiarity with After Effects software and Photo Shop
• Familiarity with Sapphire, Boris and Title Deko Plug-ins a plus

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