MPT Vice President, Technology

Recruitment #

25-007057-0001

Department

Maryland Public Television

Date Opened

1/2/2025 3:05:00 PM

Filing Deadline

1/24/2025 11:59:00 PM

Salary

160,000.00 - 187,000.00

HR Analyst

Aaron Clark

Telework Eligible

Yes

Introduction

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is a statewide, public-supported TV network and Public Broadcasting Service member offering entertaining, educational, and inspiring content delivered by traditional broadcasting and streaming on TVs, computers, and mobile devices. A state agency, it operates under the auspices of the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission. MPT creates and distributes local, regional, and national content and is a frequent winner of regional Emmy awards. MPTs commitment to educators, parents, caregivers, and learners of all ages is delivered through instructional events and Thinkport.org.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

This position will oversee and provide technical management of the staff and the systems that deliver MPT local and national context to our audience. This position will also be a part of MPTs senior management team. Responsibilities include: Over-the air broadcasting (transmitters and distribution) and Information Technology including streaming, Master Control, maintaining production equipment, as well as oversee Artificial Intelligence (AI) policies, procedures and best uses. This position includes developing and overseeing budgets, ensuring FCC compliance, negotiating tower tenant leases and network security.

POSITION DUTIES

Oversee all day-to-day broadcasting activities, assure compliance with all regulatory and state agencies (FCC, FAA, OSHA, etc.) as well as station asset management, information technology, transmission facilities, production equipment and remote transmission facilities

Responsible for developing and overseeing annual operating budgets for three areas of responsibility; transmission maintenance and information technology. This is interfaced with MPTs strategic plan.

Oversee staff training, employee safety and quality control for all broadcast productions.

This position has the ultimate responsibility for the TV technical plant/transmitter and must maintain a proactive role in maintenance to insure 24/7/365 operation.

Oversee the maintenance and repairs of the office computers, LAN, mobile phones, tablets, laptops, studio, transmitter and telephone systems.

Remain up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in network engineering and operations

Serve as MPTs primary liaison with PBS, NAB and SMPTE and other technical leadership groups, including State of Maryland IT and broadband departments to ensure timely implementation of upgrades and new technologies or products at a local level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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