Multimedia Reporter - PT

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BTPM PBS, BTPM PBS KIDS, BTPM Create, BTPM NPR, BTPM Classical, and BTPM NPR The Bridge!

We reach Western New York and Southern Ontario and can be streamed from your favorite device.

Engaging our communities through exploration and entertainment-everywhere.

We're looking for a Multimedia Reporter for BTPM NPR!

What you'll be doing :

The Multimedia Reporter (MMR) is responsible for combining traditional and digital elements to tell compelling news stories. This individual is responsible for supporting our reporting pillars, producing content as assigned and managing all aspects of the journalistic process such as investigation, compiling research, conducting interviews, writing, capturing imagery and video, editing, and posting on various platforms such as our website and social media platforms . This position can be hybrid - a blend of remote and in-office work . In summary, this individual will :

• Represent BTPM / BTPM NPR and serve as general assignment news reporter focused on your assigned reporting pillar(s)
• Identify topics in need of storytelling and create longer-form NPR style, in-depth enterprise news reports; coordinate approval and development with the Managing Editor and Assistant Managing Editor
• Cultivate sources, investigate and conduct research; appropriately interview individuals and subject matter experts for stories
• Capture, collect and organize audio, images, and / or videos for use in stories; edit as needed and credit appropriately
• Write articles for publication in various formats such as on-air, web copy, social media, etc.
• Post content on btpm.org, social media platforms, apps, etc.

What you'll need :

Why BTPM?

Because we're awesome! You won't find a better group of talented, energetic people dedicated to quality content and reaching the various communities of our region. We are proud of our culture and promote a realistic balance of both work and personal life. Our benefits package is fantastic and we have free parking!

Salary and Benefits :

This is a part-time, non-exempt hourly position and hours of work are based on operational need; evening and weekend availability may be required. S tarting pay will be based on education, experience and interview. Starting range : $19.33 to $24.16 / hr.

Buffalo Toronto Public Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culture of belonging and inclusion.