INTERN

Introduction

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Located 1176 Owings Mills Blvd, Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland Public Television offers full-and part-time internships for college students throughout the year. Internships are specifically designed to provide training and experience for students interested in public broadcasting. Internships described below are, in general, the types of assignments that are available from time to time. Please be aware that not all these internships are available every semester. MPT's Human Resources department maintains information on available internship roles. Internships are offered to students of all Maryland and DC area colleges and universities. Recruiting is normally accomplished through the school internship or career services office and on-campus through career and internship fairs. Students may also contact MPT directly. The MPT Internship Coordinator processes applications and conducts initial interviews. Interviews are also conducted by the supervisor from the department for which the student is applying. Once accepted, students are assigned to work on a specific project or production for an academic semester. All MPT internships are unpaid. MPT internships offer a thorough introduction to Maryland Public Television including our mission and expectations. Maryland Public Television is committed to providing solid work experience to serious minded individuals in a positive environment.

POSITION DUTIES

MPT has current openings for unpaid 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 - a minimum of 16 hours per week - in exchange for an engaging educational experience. ��CLICK ON http://www.mpt.org/internships�TO SEE THE LIST OF INTERNSHIPS

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Students must be college Junior, Senior or Graduate Student. Students must be able to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week. Student must have reliable transportation.

BENEFITS

Without Benefits.� For Academic Credit ONLY.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Cover letter should specify a first and a second choice internship from the list of opportunities described below. Internships are usually for hours during the standard workday. Nights and weekend hours may occasionally be required but are not routine. Internships run on a schedule similar to the college semester. Internships usually cover the following periods: Fall internships - Late August/early September through mid-December. Spring internships - Mid/late January through late April. Summer internships - Late May/early June through mid-August. �To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, and one academic referral,�as a single file,�by clicking on the link below.�� Maryland Public Television Employment Director 11767 Owings Mills Blvd Owings Mills, MD 21117 intern@mpt.org�

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...