Internship - Learning & Engagement

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

BTPM PBS, BTPM 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 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 educational events both on- and off-site. Based on operational need, the intern may assist in the creation and development of educational materials. Hours are flexible and work may be hybrid - a blend of remote and in-office work. In summary, this individual will:

• Assists staff at internal and external community events and with project implementation.
• Prepares BTPM PBS content for PBS LearningMedia.
• Conducts database research and management.
• Assists with general administrative tasks.
• Attends and assists with community advisory board, educational services committee, and young adult advisory committee meetings as assigned.
• Conducts online research for new and current projects.
• Assists with distribution of education materials both digitally and in print, as appropriate.
• Performs various ad hoc projects as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in education, media, communications, English, anthropology, sociology or related field - *must be qualifying for college/university course credit, documentation required
• Comfortable speaking with the general public and school educators
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office or similar programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• 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 inclusion.