Jobs and Careers
Director of Engineering & Technical Services
Mountain Lake PBS, located in Plattsburgh, NY, nestled between the Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain, seeks a Director of Engineering & Technical Services. A great opportunity to manage technical operations and drive innovation at an award-winning PBS Member Station serving a cross-border region. Close proximity to Montreal, Lake Placid, and Burlington. Combine the perks of small-town living with easy access to world class culture and entertainment and all-season outdoor adventures. If you are a broadcast technology professional ready to make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our team! This position will remain open until filled. Mountain Lake PBS is an equal opportunity employer. See full job description, including pay range, here.
Internships
New York State Broadcasters Association
The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) Internship is a great opportunity for high school seniors and college students to explore their interest in a career in television broadcasting. Interns receive up to 180 hours of real-world experience in a variety of broadcasting industry career areas. Program internships are offered on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline for applications of April 1st, 2024. See a full internship description, eligibility requirements and pay rate, here.
Production
Interns assist in local productions as a production assistant, editor, videographer, and/or researcher. When appropriate and in collaboration with a Producer, interns may serve as writer or field interviewer. This internship is offered for academic credit hours, or as a volunteer position.
Marketing & Promotion
Opportunities to become involved might include assisting with social media creation and management, website content creation and maintenance, writing press releases, researching media opportunities, creating and placing advertising, planning and executing special events, assist with mailings, as well as handling details of a wide range of projects and activities related to the promotion of Mountain Lake PBS. Minimum 6 hours per week. This internship is offered for academic credit hours, or as a volunteer position.
Development
Internships in this field allow you to expand your knowledge of non-profit administration and improve your communication skills in various forms. As an intern you would assist with: letter writing and/or design for appeals, thank you letters to donors and volunteers, budget development, revenue analysis, information and data management, expanding the overall mission of Mountain Lake PBS with creative ingenuity, and events and member drives. This internship is offered for academic credit hours, or as a volunteer position.
Mountain Lake PBS is an equal opportunity employer, and offers employment opportunities in a variety of disciplines including production, programming, development, communications, engineering, information technology and many other areas.
If you are interested in applying for a position or internship, please email or mail your cover letter and resume to:
Mountain Lake PBS
ATTN: Human Resources
One Sesame Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901