Internship - Digital News

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 Digital News Intern!

What you'll be doing:

The Digital News Intern will work directly with the Digital News Editor, with a focus on growing the digital presence of BTPM news through multimedia projects. They will assist with the distribution of news stories across social media platforms, help create graphics for story promotion, and examine performance data to improve alignment with audience interests. Hours are flexible and work may be hybrid - a blend of remote and in-office work. In summary, this individual will:

• Assists with producing, updating, and publishing news stories across social media platforms.
• Supports story promotion through the development of graphics and other multimedia assets.
• Examines performance data to enhance content strategy and capture audience interest.
• Helps ensure digital news content meets standards of journalistic integrity and accuracy.
• Supports engagement with online users and the moderation of comments and messages
• Performs various ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Complies with all BTPM's policies, procedures and values; displays professional acumen and leads by example.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by a member of management.

What you'll need:

• Enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in media, communications, journalism or related field - *must be qualifying for college/university course credit, documentation required
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office or similar programs
• Creative, approachable, team-focused, professional demeanor

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 belonging and inclusion.