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Internship Opportunities at MPT

Who We Are

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.

General Information

MPT internships offer a thorough introduction to our mission and expectations. We are committed to providing a solid work experience to serious minded individuals in a positive environment. Current openings are available for in-person and/or hybrid internships that offer valuable experience in television programming, development, co-productions and related business development. These positions are filled by creative, motivated and energetic students from a variety of majors who lend their effort and time in exchange for an engaging educational experience.

• Offering internships to high school juniors, seniors, college/university, graduate school, trade school graduate college, trade school students and recent graduates up to six months
• MPT offers paid and unpaid internships. High school students are not considered for the paid internship.
• An unpaid intern that is not for academic credit is deemed a volunteer.
• Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week (with the exception of high school students).
• Students must have reliable transportation.
• Internships are typically for hours during the standard workday (i.e., 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Nights & weekend hours may be required but are not routine.

Internship Schedule

*Note:* *All sessions are approximate and subject to change.*

Summer Session

Session: June to August

FALL SESSION

Session: September to December

SPRING SESSION

Session: February to May

How to Apply: Internship/Volunteer Application

College Students Required Documents

• Online Application.
• Cover letter and Resume.
• Unofficial Transcript.
• Academic Letter (1-2) from School or Professional Recommendations from Work.

Note:

• If you are applying for the paid internship, please submit two letters of recommendation to interns@mpt.org.
• If you have questions or difficulty uploading your documents, please email interns@mpt.org.
• Your cover letter should identify an internship from the list of opportunities described below.
• Please indicate in your cover letter if the internship is for academic credit or a volunteer.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE WELCOME

• Online Application.
• Letter of Interest (HINT: Include your knowledge of MPT).
• Academic Letter from School or Professional Recommendation from Work.
• Your high school's internship requirements (Work Based Learning Program).

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION HERE

Paid Partnership Opportunities

MPT is proud to partner with various organizations to offer paid internship opportunities to talented individuals ages 18 and up and/or college students. These positions are designed to provide real-world experience and career development for those looking to excel in their field(s) of interest.

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option

Maryland Public Television is officially a Host Site Partner for the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option!

What is the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option?

Maryland Corps/Service Year Option is an opportunity for those to find a meaningful way to serve in various sectors across the state. Service roles will provide you with job training, an on-site mentor, and resources to be successful (personal money management training, career exploration, etc.) all while earning at least $15 an hour in your role. Upon successful completion of the program, members earn $6,000 toward tuition costs or as a cash stipend.

• Earn at least $15/hour
• Receive professional development, on the job training, mentoring and time to explore potential career paths for your future
• Career coaching and job seeking assistance throughout the Service Year
• Members, upon completion, could also receive $6,000 that can be paid out as a taxable cash stipend or deposited into a Maryland 529 account toward your future tuition costs.

Click Here to Apply

NextGen Leaders for Public Service

Maryland Public Television is officially partnered with Schaefer Center for Public Policy in support of their NextGen Leaders for Public Service opportunity.

NextGen Leaders for Public Service is a program offered to currently enrolled University of Baltimore students from all majors that are seeking a paid internship in public service. The program includes government and non-profit career development, academic programs and co-curricular/cohort experiences that prove beneficial towards career readiness.

• Earn at least $15/hour
• 15 weeks, 10-20 hours per week
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

For information inquiries on the program, please contact Pat Mikos, Manager, NextGen Leaders for Public Service Program at 410.837.6234 or by email at pmikos@ubalt.edu.

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With support of the Annie E Casey Foundation, the Featherstone CorporateInternship program creates economic opportunities for traditionally underrepresented communities in Baltimore City to pursue higher education and receive paid, professional internships to mitigate student-reported choices between unpaid, fieldwork or paid positions without professional gains.

The Foundation has teamed up with Maryland Public Television to provide paid internship opportunities for students traditionally underrepresented in media.

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General Internship Opportunities

MPT Student Fellow

Maryland Public Television offers paid internship opportunities to college, graduate college, and trade school students. This hand