JOB
Maryland Transit Administration Broadcast Operations Transit Team Reporter Executive Service This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply**Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. The Broadcast Operations Transit Team Reporter of the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) handles the acquisition and distribution of MTA service-related delay and traffic content as well as service-related delay status information for all Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) agencies (MTA, MAA, MdTA, SHA, MPA, MVA), across MTA’s Transit Team network of radio stations. The successful candidate will prepare and deliver up-to-the-minute MTA Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train, Mobility and Commuter Bus status and delay information to radio and television outlets throughout the region, including MTA’s own FM radio stations.In addition, the Reporter Producer will develop and produce informational and feature content for use on MTA’s radio, television and/or social media outlets. The chosen candidate must be dependable, a team-player and accustomed to working effectively in a dynamic, deadline-driven broadcast operation.Other related duties will be assigned, as well.The ideal candidate will possess the following: • Radio or television traffic reporting experience• Storytelling experience• Radio and podcast audio production experience• Ability to handle multiple projects at one time• Excellent written and oral communication skills• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.The successful candidate must have the ability to work the morning or afternoon drive-time shifts. Occasional split shifts (both morning and afternoon) will be required.The current vacancy is located at the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) in Baltimore, Maryland. MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits GuideEXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.Experience: Four years of experience in administrative or professional workNotes: Additional experience in administrative or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TO APPLYYou must complete and submit your application online by registering at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT’s Online Employment Center website. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Since the examination for this recruitment may be an evaluation and rating of the information you provide on your application, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT, one of the modal administrations, or the Authority.NOTE: If you submit your application online you must attach your complete driving record, or your application will not be considered for this position. Applications not filled completely will not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: American Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (AACRAO) International Education Services – Tel: 202-296-3359 http://ies.aacrao.org/.MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.
