Creative Services Internship

Interns will work with MPT’s Broadcast Designers and Producers to create compelling visual content.

Tasks include graphic and broadcast design, helping to create show titles, motion graphics and promotional materials. A practical knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite: Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro is required.

General Membership Support

Under the guidance of the Data-Entry & Gifts Representative and Development staff, the intern will assist the office with the successful execution of ongoing membership recruitment and retention efforts.

Producing Television Shows (Content)

Content interns will get an inside look at the editorial and creative side of television production. They will assist the station's producers on a wide variety of local programs in all stages of production. Typical tasks include conducting story research, acting as a production assistant during field and studio shoots, helping to generate social media content, and logging and transcribing footage. Most Content interns will also have the opportunity to write and edit a short form video of their own for either digital or broadcast, under the guidance of a producer.

Note:

• Candidates majoring in fields relating to MPT's subject matter (history, environmental science, etc.) are welcome to apply, though some experience with video production is very strongly preferred.
• Work samples are welcome but not required. Candidates submitting a work sample should specify their production role (e.g. writer, videographer, editor, etc.)
• Preferred skills: video editing, writing, research, video production, social media

Fall/Spring internships are 8-16 hours per week. Summer internships are 12 to 24 hours per week.

All Content interns must be available for at least one full 8 hour day between Monday and Friday to ensure that they can participate in field productions.

Corporate Support Sales/Marketing/Client Relations

Interns will learn to prospect for potential clients and create a marketing plan for an upcoming event. Interns will participate in sales meetings and training seminars and accompany Account Executives on sales calls and presentations at local businesses and advertising agencies.

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.

For questions, suggestions, or comments:

Human Resources/Internships interns@mpt.org

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