Engagement Trainer, America Amplified at WFYI in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job 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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