MotorWeek Public Relations Manager (Contractual)

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.

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

This position provides research data, content marketing strategies and planning and support activities for MotorWeek, MPT's national automotive television series.

This position requires the incumbent to work at least 20 hours per week, with additional hours during special events and peak news cycles.

• Manage publicity for annual MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards and coordinate logistics for award ceremony and trophy presentations annually at the Chicago Auto Show;
• Finding and creating newsworthy subject matter for MotorWeek and other projects as assigned on a regular basis;
• Contributes content to digital (web, mobile) and social media communication platforms;
• Drafting press releases;
• Maintain a national press list;
• Distribute and support each release using internal lists and outside vendors;
• National media pitching for show talent and show material;
• Selecting, contracting and supporting public relations firms and related photographers and/or videographers;
• Coordinating all parties, including producers, MPT local communications officials, events coordinators and satellite partners (such as PBS, PT and NETA);
• Handling special promotions and sweepstakes;
• Budget planning and oversight;
• Tracking and analyzing results of each press announcement;
• Creating plans and refreshing written plans on an ongoing basis;
• Strong communications and writing skills with the ability to interface and maintain successful working relationships with staff, media, agencies and vendors.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or a related discipline.

Experience: Three (3) years experience in communications and/or public relations field with experience representing a consumer or media brand.

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.

For all foreign education obtained outside of the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service if selected for an interview.

ONLY APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY. 

The examination may consist of a rating of your education, training and experience. It is essential that you submit complete and accurate information on your application in order to determine if you meet the qualifications as specified above.  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be received by the closing date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

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.

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.