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MPT Production Editor

Recruitment #17-007024-0001

Introduction

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.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of the 'Production Editor' position is to provide a basic level of creative and technical video editing expertise in both the story creation and finishing processes. The goal is to provide the best possible product, within the limitations of time and resources allotted. This will be accomplished primarily using Avid's Symphony and Media Composer non-linear editing systems, but secondarily by the use of other editing, graphics and audio plug-ins or stand-alone software packages.

The Production Editor also provides live and pre-recorded studio production support, media duplication and file-based conversion. The Production Editor will need to have basic system and equipment troubleshooting skills.

POSITION DUTIES

Video Editing

Importing, linking and organizing video, audio, graphics and captioning within a non-linear Avid Project

Export a final video in a file-based and/or physical format and backup all essential metadata/media for archival purposes

Studio Production Support

Preparation of video playbacks and performing video recordings of various sources during the studio production

Use of routing switchers to delegate sources for recordings, video monitoring and signal monitoring

Media Duplication

Create duplicate copies of videos to and from various formats, such as XDCAM, HDCAM, Digital Beta, BetaSP, DVD, etc.,

File-based Conversion 

Create Screeners, DVD authoring media files, Video-On-Demand(VOD) programming, etc.,

Troubleshooting

Basic operational system and equipment troubleshooting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three (3) years of television video production experience in non-linear editing.

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.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications are preferred, not required:

Avid Media Composer/Symphony editing experience

Adobe Premiere editing experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants make sure to provide a link to your reel within your resume

SELECTION PROCESS

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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.

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

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

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.




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