Digital Associate Producer

About Baltimore Public Media

Baltimore Public Media (BPM) is the parent organization of WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM. We provide rich, vibrant programming in news, music, arts, and culture—across expanding radio and digital formats that connects, enriches, and elevates the residents and communities of Baltimore and the region. Our mission is rooted in journalistic integrity, cultural merit, and community service.

Baltimore Public Media (WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM) seeks a creative, organized, and mission-driven Digital Associate Producer to support WYPR’s digital content and audience‑engagement efforts. Working closely with the Digital Producer and teams across News, Programming, Podcasts, Events, and Underwriting, the Digital Associate Producer will help manage WYPR’s daily social media presence; write, schedule, and publish content across digital platforms;

post newsroom stories and podcast materials to WYPR.org and the WYPR app; and assist with newsletters, e-blasts, and event promotion.

This position plays an important role in extending the reach of Baltimore Public Media’s journalism and programming, strengthening connections with audiences, and ensuring our digital platforms reflect the diverse voices, perspectives, and communities of Greater Baltimore. The ideal candidate is a collaborative storyteller with strong writing skills, careful attention to detail, and an interest in using digital platforms to advance public media’s mission.

• Audience Engagement & Social Media:
  Manage daily social media presence across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Twitter); write and schedule content with necessary sponsor tags; experiment with emerging platforms to establish best practices and grow online audiences.
• Content Production & CMS Management:
  Edit and post news, programs, and podcasts to websites (BPM, WYPR, WTMD) and apps; manage CMS/homepage updates; create multimedia content including video, photo, and infographics.
• Cross-Departmental
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with content creators on engagement projects; assist the Digital Producer with release scheduling and material management; work with the Events team on app promotions and event submission approvals.
• Training & Strategy:
  Support the development of digital skills for news and programming teams; assist in managing digital newsletters and e-blast platforms.

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and 365. Teams, Outlook, Excell, Word & One Drive
• Experience writing and producing content for social media platforms
• Familiarity with content management and email marketing systems
• Strong news judgment/copy editing skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work across platforms and juggle multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of social media, newsletter, and digital publishing best practices
• Strong copyediting skills
• Video and audio editing skills
• Previous experience working in a news environment preferred
• Photo editing and graphic design skills a plus.

Minimum of 2 years managing social media accounts for a newsroom or media outlet; excellent news judgement; experience editing photos,audioand video. Working knowledge of social insights tools and Google Analytics. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.

• Associates'Degreeor higher