Multimedia Reporter Job at Public Media Network in Kalamazoo

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Do you believe that stories shape communitiesâand that everyone deserves the tools to share their own? Are you passionate about helping people stay connected, informed, and inspired through local storytelling? Join Public Media Network as our next Multimedia Reporter and help create media that sparks civic engagement and builds community power.

About The Role

Public Media Network is seeking a Multimedia Reporter to produce compelling video stories and civic information that reflect the people, places, and experiences of Greater Kalamazoo. Through Amplify Kalamazoo, you'll help elevate untold stories, spotlight local culture and solutions, and connect community members with information that matters in their daily lives.

This role blends hands-on media production with community engagement and education. You'll not only create high-impact content - you'll also design and lead workshops that empower residents to share their own stories through community journalism and civic storytelling.

This is a full-time position ideal for someone who is creative, people-centered, and excited to work at the intersection of media, storytelling, and community empowerment.

What You'll Do

Create Community-Centered Stories

• Produce video stories, short-form explainers, and ânews you can useâ that inform and connect people to civic life and community solutions.
• Record and produce regular media segments, special features, and digital updates.
• Curate and publish content across PMN platforms, including streaming, web, social, and newsletters.
• Center diverse voices and lived experiences often underrepresented in traditional media.
  
  

• Design and lead training programs and workshops in community journalism and storytelling.
• Mentor and support community reporters, youth media producers, and citizen storytellers.
• Help participants develop skills in visual storytelling, civic awareness, and local information sharing.
  
  

• Participate in community listening to surface story ideas and training needs.
• Build relationships with individuals, neighborhoods, and organizations to co-create stories.
• Represent PMN at local events, forums, and community gatherings.
  
  

• Assist with studio operations, equipment checkout, and member/volunteer support.
• Contribute to collaborative productions, live meeting coverage, and live event coverage.
• Track the impact of stories and training initiatives to inform future work.
  
  

• Strong video storytelling skills with experience in journalism, documentary, or community media.
• Ability to produce multimedia content independently from concept to final cut.
• Experience leading or facilitating trainings, workshops, or educational programs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for community-centered media and civic information access.
• Proficiency with editing tools, camera/audio equipment, and digital platforms.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with Greater Kalamazooâor a strong desire to engage deeply with local communities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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