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Internship - Learning & Engagement
Buffalo
Toronto Public Media is your local source for television and radio –
WNED PBS, WNED
KIDS, WNED Create, WBFO NPR, WNED Classical, and WBFO 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 our next Learning & Engagement Intern!
What you’ll be doing:
The learning and engagement intern will support the department’s activities by participating
in the preparation, organization and execution of community and school events
both on- and off-site. Based on operational need, the
intern may assist in the creation and development of educational materials
related to our productions. Hours are flexible and work may be hybrid – a
blend of remote and in-office work.
In
summary, this individual will:
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Assist staff at internal and external community events and with
project implementation.
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Upload original WNED PBS content to PBS
LearningMedia CMS.
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Conduct database research and management.
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Assist with general administrative tasks.
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Attend and record community advisory board
meetings as assigned.
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Conduct online research for new and current
projects.
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Assist with distribution of education materials
both digitally and in print, as appropriate.
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Perform various ad hoc projects as assigned.
What you’ll need:
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Enrolled
as an undergraduate or
graduate student in a communications, marketing, journalism, or related field*
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Familiarity and
general interest in curriculum development for various grade levels and its
distribution
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Comfortable
speaking with the general public and school educators
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Computer skills
including Microsoft Office or similar programs
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Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
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Creative,
approachable, team-focused, and detail-oriented
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 you will gain the best experience when
interning with us! No coffee-fetchers or
copy-masters need apply…we want you to have a meaningful experience and bring a
fresh perspective to the organization!
*This is an unpaid internship for
course credit from an accredited college/university program. Internship
documentation or agreement from the school is required.
Buffalo Toronto Public Media is an Equal
Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity and inclusion.