Date Posted	September 27, 2024
Industry	Television, Radio, Nonprofit
Specialty	Not Specified
Telecommute?	Telecommute
Job Status	Full-time
Salary	Not Specified

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

America Amplified is seeking an experienced station trainer to join the America Amplified team through April 2025. This position will play a crucial role in training and supporting public media stations in the implementation of community-centered journalism practices.  The ideal candidate will have a background in journalism, community engagement, and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Build and maintain strong relationships with 2 cohorts of participating stations, providing ongoing support and guidance in the implementation of community-centered journalism practices.

·       Collaborate with the Managing Director, the Digital Engagement Manager, the Project Manager, and America Amplified team to create, share, and refine training materials, tools, and best practices.

·       Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs, using feedback and success metrics to continuously improve and adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of participating stations.

·       Coordinate and facilitate workshops, webinars, and other training opportunities, ensuring engaging and informative content is delivered.

·       Stay informed on the latest trends and developments in community engagement and journalism, incorporating relevant information into training programs.

·       Work closely with the Project Manager and Digital Engagement Manager to align training efforts with the overall goals and objectives of the America Amplified Initiative.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

·       Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Required:

·       5+ years of experience in journalism, community engagement, or training roles, with a focus on public media.

Highly Desirable:

·       Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, education, or a related field; Master's degree or relevant certifications preferred.

·       Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating training programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·       Demonstrated understanding of community-centered journalism practices and strategies for engaging underserved communities.

·       Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management skills.

·       Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

·       Familiarity with the public media landscape and the unique challenges faced by small and medium-sized stations.

·       Willingness to travel to participating stations, as needed.

·       Strong knowledge of and advanced experience using business messaging applications such as Slack and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

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