MPT Digital Content Student Fellow
About —
Maryland Public Television is seeking a Digital Content Student Fellow who will assist various departments with functions that range from the full gamut of production to the final product. This fellowship program offers an in-depth, hands-on learning experience for college students interested in all stages of broadcast/digital content creation. The program will run from October 2025 through May 2026, at 16 hours per week.
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Position Duties —
This digital content fellow will create and manage various forms of digital content, including assisting with website content uploads, editing videos, and designing digital graphics. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams like marketing and content Other key responsibilities involve:
Tasks include, but not limited to:
- Uploading, maintaining and troubleshooting website content
- Creating and editing videos, writing descriptions and creating thumbnails
- Assisting with photography production and editing (avid or premiere)
- Understanding of digital marketing techniques, social media and YouTube content production
Minimum Requirements —
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate is required. Applicants must be current college and/or university students or recent college graduates within the past (6) months.
Experience: Applicants must have prior experience with media production and video editing software.
Requirements:
• Resume
• Cover letter - Please indicate in your cover letter if you need academic credit.
• (2) Letters of Recommendation - Academic (from school) or Professional (from work/volunteer experience)
• Unofficial Transcript
Notes: Please submit all required documents in (1) PDF file to be considered for this position. Applicants must submit a cover letter with links to at least (1) video work sample, which should showcase their work as either a videographer, editor, director, writer, producer and/or reporter.
Desired Qualifications —
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following qualifications:
- Experience with non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop and/or Canva)
- Coursework, e.g. a degree program in Film, Communications, Journalism or a related discipline
- Prior internship/work experience in a media environment
- Ability to create and publish to websites (CMS platforms like WordPress) and social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube
- Experience managing YouTube accounts
(Please include clear and specific examples in your cover letter regarding your experience.)