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Western New York Public Broadcasting Association

Associate Producer/Editor

Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, Buffalo, New York, United States, 14266

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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 an Associate Producer/Editor! What you'll be doing: The Associate Producer/Editor is responsible for executing and assisting with the pre-production, production, and post-production of all television and radio needs for our family of stations. This role carries a significant focus on content supporting fundraising and membership efforts, including live, pre-taped pledge drives and remote pledge. This individual is responsible for organizing media, completing editing duties, and coordinating essential internal and external production logistics. This position operates in both office and studio environments and may occasionally work in the field during live or recorded productions. This position can be hybrid - a blend of remote and in-office work.

Assist with, provide oversight, and execute the pre-production, production, and post-production of all television and radio needs for all stations, including all live in-studio and remote pledge, ad well as recorded pledge content

Assist the fundraising production team in creating roll-in materials, promotions, and spots accordingly for all stations, assist in the production and development of general fundraising spots

Develop, create, and communicate membership messages to viewers and listeners during interstitial breaks outside of pledge to support year-round fundraising efforts

Edit short- and long-form video and audio content for a variety of platforms, including broadcast and digital

Record and edit Radio and TV promos and underwrites, maintaining updates in content management software

Act as point of contact for external partners such as JMC, closed captioning, and others as assigned/necessary; work with external closed captioning company to coordinate for live and taped productions; review invoices for accuracy and submit timely to supervisor for approval

Create and maintain essential documents (e.g. green sheets, break sheets, etc.) to coordinate with talent, traffic, and external vendors

Collaborate with Marketing & Creative Services and Digital Media departments for on-air needs

Coordinate with graphic design and animation as needed for post-production edits

What you'll need:

Minimum of an Associate degree in film/media production, or related field, or two (2) years of related experience in lieu of degree (internship experience is acceptable)

Displays technical aptitude and proven skills in video production and digital video editing software such as Avid Media Composer and Adobe Suite; After Effects preferred

Exceptional time management skills with the ability to follow detailed instructions and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work calmly under tight deadlines and live-production pressures

Collaborative mindset, contributes to the team positively and professionally with the ability to give/receive constructive feedback

Familiarity of current and emerging digital and social platforms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be well organized and capable of working independently

Stays current on new trends and technologies related to video post-production

Demonstrated proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office

Current, valid driver license

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 full-time, non-exempt hourly position and hours of work are based on operational need; typically, Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends will be required as operations dictate. Starting pay will be based on education, experience and interview.

Starting range: $17.57 to $21.96/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

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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