Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Buffalo Toronto Public Media is your local source for television and radio -

BTPM PBS, BTPM PBS KIDS, BTPM Create, BTPM NPR, BTPM Classical, and BTPM 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 new Media Engagement Coordinator!

What you'll be doing:

The Media Engagement Coordinator will help support the mission of Buffalo Toronto Public Media by coordinating and facilitating events, promotions, and community outreach activities for BTPM The Bridge. This role is an integral part of our audience engagement and community presence. This individual will coordinate and attend on- and off-site appearances, contests, and brand initiatives while serving as a point of contact for vendors, partners, and listeners. This individual will also capture event content, support volunteer coordination, and represent the station at community events. This position can be hybrid - a blend of remote and in-office work . In summary, this individual will:

• Plan coordinate and execute on- and off-site station events; collaborating with the necessary internal and/or external parties
• Act as point of contact/station liaison for vendors, promoters, etc.
• Receive and coordinate promoter requests (i.e. ticket giveaways, contests) with the necessary internal departments (web, social, on-air); facilitate delivery and/or guest list delivery to venues.
• Collaborate and strategize with production and marketing teams to promote brand awareness campaigns, and community engagement.
• Create content at events including, but not limited to live streams, videos, images, interviews, audience interactions and other related content.
• May curate content from various sources to assist the digital team with station-related content and promotions.
• May perform audio editing.
• Assist with recruitment of volunteers; trains, schedules and deploys at events as necessary.
• May fill-in as on-air host - pre-recorded and live; generates on-location audio for broadcast
• Assist with on- and off-site brand-centric events and collaborates with production, marketing, and events departments as needed.

What you'll need:

• Minimum of Associate's degree in communications, marketing, media, related field or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated on-air experience or voice tracking (internships, and freelance work acceptable)
• Demonstrated experience interviewing artists/musicians highly desired
• Familiarity with social media best practices, platform usage/tools, digital distribution; audio editing a plus
• Professional acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and comfortable interacting with the public various backgrounds
• Willingness to learn radio broadcast operations, equipment, and FCC on-air compliance
• Highly organized with strong time management and prioritization skills; punctual and attentive to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g. Asana), Adobe Audition a plus
• Current, valid driver's license
• Flexible to commit to a varying schedule based on event/concert needs

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. Starting pay will be based on education, experience and interview.

Starting range: $16 to $20/hr.

• 12 paid holidays
• 3 weeks of paid Vacation
• Sick time (accrued)
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision Short- & Long-Term Disability insurance options
• Health Savings Account (for applicable plans) with employer contribution
• Flex Spending Account option
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness coverage options
• Identity Protection option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance (based on eligibility)
• Retirement Plan with 7.5% employer match (based on eligibility)

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

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