Social Media Internships

We're looking for 1-2 summer interns (part-time or full-time, unpaid) to help manage MPT's growing social media presence and to craft strategies for social media marketing in the future. The ideal candidate(s) will have a solid foundation in Facebook, Twitter and blogging; experience on Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest, mobile applications or social media analytics are added bonuses. Notable qualities include creativity, a desire to innovate and experiment in the online space, and the ability to learn quickly on the fly. Flexible summer scheduling. Must provide your own transportation, as public transit is limited. Open to students from ANY academic major; as long as they fit the criteria above.

Any academic major

Corporate Support Intern Sales/Marketing/Client Relations

MPT's Department of Corporate Support is responsible for selling local corporate sponsorships. The Department is offering internship candidates the opportunity to learn about corporate sales and marketing by taking the lead on a variety of corporate projects. The Corporate Support Intern 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. Candidates should have outgoing personalities, be detail oriented, and possess good writing and computer skills. Ideal candidates will have experience with MS Word, PowerPoint and basic familiarity with spreadsheets and contact management software such as Outlook.

Business/ Communications/ Mass Comm/Media/

Institutional Advancement / Major & Planned Giving
Internship

MPT's office of Major and Planned Giving offers learning experiences spanning the full donor cycle from prospect research and identification through stewardship. Interns will work on a specific project based on the strengths of the skill set they bring and the needs of the Major and Planned Gifts unit. This opportunity offers the chance to learn why major and planned gifts play a critical role in supporting the unique characteristics of a non-profit public media organization. Successful interns must have strong research, writing, web/social media, and interpersonal skills. In addition, candidates must demonstrate strong organizational skills, be detail oriented and be comfortable meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Communications / English / Creative Writing / Non-profit management

Content Enterprises Internship

MPT's Content Enterprises offers valuable experience in the development, funding and executive management of television programming for both national and local programs. In addition, there will be some exposure to television production both in-studio and in the field. Interns will provide support for a variety of diverse projects providing the intern with solid exposure to the world of TV programming from conception to funding to production of the program. Interns will support the activities of one of MPT's senior programming executives in the pursuit of new programs and the support and expansion of existing programming ventures. Candidates will be exposed to program/series proposal writing and providing internet research for programming "pitches" for non-fiction, magazine, public affairs, arts, documentary and how-to programs. Candidates should have outgoing personalities, be detail oriented, and possess good writing and computer skills. Ideal candidates will have experience with MS Word, PowerPoint and basic familiarity with spreadsheets and contact management software such as Outlook.

Television Programming and Business Development

Production/Operations Intern

Assist videographer/editor, television directors or producers in studio and on location. A Production Assistant must be multitalented and able to assist in the following areas: studio/location camera operator, videotape editor, location sound recordist, lighting director, floor director, studio supervisor and director. May include exposure to special effects design, switcher programming, character generator automation, and multi-camera setups for studio and location. * All Candidates MUST have a flexible schedule and be able to travel. May assist with a variety of MPT productions (MPT on Location, Outdoors Maryland, etc.) and outside clients.

Communications / Mass Com. Radio / Television / Film

Assistant to Special Projects Unit

Intern assists the Director of the Special Projects Unit in coordinating the production of high quality non-broadcast video, photo and print products for out-of-house clients. May help the Director produce, write, edit, and create electronic graphics for these programs. Also maintains SPU digital assets inventory. The Special Projects Unit represents MPT on a daily basis with leaders of the business community, heads of state agencies and local non-profits. Candidates should have outgoing personalities, be detail oriented, and possess good video editing, writing and computer skills. Ideal candidates will have experience with various Social Media, YouTube, MS Word, PowerPoint, and basic familiarity with spreadsheets and contact management software such as Outlook.

Mass Comm-TV production, Producing, Editing, Writing

Education & Community Outreach

Candidates will assist MPT with the design, promotion, and implementation of education and community outreach initiatives through our viewing area. Duties range from supporting project development activities, reviewing and identifying instructional resources, to assistance with professional development or outreach and communication activities. Candidates may also assist in the coordination of and participation in events. Other responsibilities include transcribing video interviews and corresponding with outside organizations to help obtain web resources.

Individuals must have interest or experience in early childhood, K-12 education, or communications/marketing. Positions require general office work, including answering emails, preparing materials, and participation in daily operations. Candidates must have strong organizational, writing, Internet, and communication skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Education, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Early Childhood Education, Secondary Math Education

MotorWeek

This is an ideal opportunity* for a student to learn more about television production as well as alternative fuels and clean transportation. Candidate should be atleast a college junior with excellent writing and research skills. The selected candidate will assist MotorWeek in the research and production of broadcast feature segments, web-only content and other video materials. In addition, this person will assist with other areas of the MotorWeek production as needed, including Road Tests, Goss' Garage, Clean Cities Success Stories, etc. Duties will include: Acting as liaison with the Dept of Energy, National Labs and other entities to research topics, fact-check scripts and track down raw data; set up logistics for video shoots, schedule interviews, log footage, transcribe interviews; assist with editing: prepare draft scripts, organize and archive footage, etc.; assist with post-production deliverables: dubs, written transcripts, etc.

*Unlike other internships, this is a 20-hour per week paid internship. The salary is $15.00 per hour. The 16-week internship will begin on January 10, 2011.

Visual Performing Arts - Video Film Emphasis, Communication: Mass Com Radio / TV / Film

MotorWeek

Candidate must be a production student, interested in learning all aspects of program production, including but not limited to research, logging, learning the process of production and the paperwork involved. Position may involve light clerical duties as well as driving. Candidate MUST have excellent driving record and should have an interest in cars. Intern may be able to participate in studio and field shoots as well as edit and audio sessions. Candidate MUST have excellent communication and organizational skills. Candidate MUST have a flexible schedule and be able to travel.

Visual Performing Arts - Video Film Emphasis, Communication: Mass Com Radio / TV / Film

Program Guide / Newsletter

Writer/Proofreader: Write brief articles and programming highlights for newsletters and program guide. Write/edit TV program listings. Proofread articles and listings for content, grammar and accuracy.

Communications: Mass. Com., Journalism

Development Assistant

The development office is responsible for fundraising and volunteer management for MPT. Intern will learn how a not for profit station works. Intern will be asked to maintain and update volunteer database, develop training program for on air pledge volunteers, recruit, schedule and confirm telephone pledge volunteer groups and individuals, and handle incoming calls related to volunteer scheduling. Candidate must be detail oriented and have excellent phone and word processing skills. Must have working knowledge of databases and Power Point or similar slide show presentation software.

Communications, Business, Human Resources

Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Offices will offer learning experiences in maintaining "front office" activities. Students will assist in: research, interviews, and drafting copy for MPT publications; drafting press releases; research to build target media lists for publicity campaigns; fact-checking/proofreading; events support; and special purpose publications. Students will become familiar with customer service and handling public inquiries via telephone. Candidates must have strong PC experience and the ability to write professional reports and correspondence. Candidates must be detail oriented; well organized and able to work effectively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Students must be able to process and prioritize high volumes of work under tight deadlines.

Approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Communications, Business, Human Resources