MPT Associate Producer/Reporter (MotorWeek)

MotorWeek is television’s longest running and most respected automotive series. MotorWeek debuted in 1981 and launched a new television genre by becoming the first weekly series to offer consumer-oriented car and truck reviews, do-it-yourself car care tips, and the latest auto industry news. Produced by Maryland Public Television, MotorWeek airs on 92% of PBS stations nationwide, and can also be seen on cable's Velocity and V-me Spanish-language network. The winner of dozens of prestigious automotive journalism awards, MotorWeek is a reliable source of automotive news on television and on the Web.

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, Maryland 21117

This position acts as an on-air talent and field producer for MotorWeek. Duties will include research of topics, writing script treatments and final drafts, producing field shoots, supervising editing and graphics for assigned segments, on-camera presentation, and other related duties as needed. Annual deliverables may include producing and/or hosting feature segments of approximately 4 minutes duration, short-format segments of 1 to 3 minutes duration along with occasional on-air appearance in Road Test segments and reasonable travel for shoots, show promotion and press events. This person will also undertake certain administrative functions to assist with the daily production duties of the show.

This position requires frequent day and overnight travel up to approximately 40 nights per year, flexible schedules including nights and weekends, and occasionally working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

• Research topics, writing script treatments and final drafts
• Producing field shoots, supervising editing and graphics for assigned segments, on camera presentation
• Produce and/or host feature segments, short formal segments along with occasional on-air appearance in Road test segments and reasonable travel shoots, show promotion and press events
• Administrative duties to assist with show production
• Represent MotorWeek at industry press events and sponsor/PR functions

Education: Bachelor's degree in film, productions, TV or related discipline

Experience: Two (2) years on-air television production experience.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.

• Consumer reporting
• Documented experience in writing for television
• Thorough knowledge of auto industry and related topics

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

All information concerning the qualifications, including submittal of any required documentation (diplomas, transcripts, certificates, licenses, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Failure to include all relevant education and experience on your application will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration.

The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of your training, education, and experience provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.).

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

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.  

Leave may be granted to a temporary/contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar 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. The MD State Application Form can be found online. 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 (4105814382) by the closing date and time to:

Maryland Public Television - HR

11767 Owings Mills Blvd.

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet both the minimum and selective 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.