MotorWeek Student Fellow

State of Maryland • Annapolis, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Maryland Public Television (MPT), Maryland's only statewide broadcaster, is a PBS member and producer of locally and nationally distributed television programs and digital content. MotorWeek is an automotive magazine program that has covered automotive reviews, news, and features for more than 45 years. MPT seeks an adaptable, driven student fellow to join its production and digital team. The fellow will work with the Road Test crew to capture program content and contribute to MotorWeek's digital presence. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop production skills. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited high school, college or university, graduate college, or trade school, or be a recent graduate. High school applicants must be juniors or seniors. The fellow must commit to at least 16 hours per week.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited high school, college or university, graduate college, or trade school, or be a recent graduate.
• High school applicants must be in their junior or senior year.
• Must be willing to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week.
• Ability to adapt to fluid production schedules.
• College student applicants must submit a cover letter identifying an MPT internship opportunity and stating whether the internship is for academic credit, a resume, a letter of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript.

Nice To Haves

• Camera and audio experience, including experience with DJI Pockets, GoPros, or Sony mirrorless cameras.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with digital contributors.
• Draft and publish journalism-focused automotive content for the web.
• Operate and manage a wide range of audiovisual hardware.
• Capture core program content as part of the Road Test crew.
• Contribute to MotorWeek's digital footprint.

Benefits

• Contractual employees who meet program and hours requirements may be eligible for subsidized health and prescription coverage for themselves and eligible dependents; the employee pays 25% of the premiums and the State of Maryland subsidizes the remaining 75%.
• Optional dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance are available at the employee's full cost.
• Contractual employees may receive leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed