Careers & Internships
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We are Vermont’s unified public media organization, serving the community with trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and rich educational programming.
Vermont Public is a proud equal opportunity employer. Read our full statement here.
Benefits
We offer industry-leading benefits:
- 5+ weeks paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
- 11 weeks paid FMLA
- Generous employer-funded HRA health insurance, vision and dental plans, and life & supplemental insurance available
- 401k with employer match
- Employee wellness programs including gym memberships, access to yoga, on-site massages and family-friendly all-staff events
- Positive & flexible work culture
- Public service loan forgiveness eligibility
Current openings
- Broadcast Engineer - Transmitter
- News Producer, Morning Edition
- Data Journalist
- Digital Producer
- Event Producer
We believe a strong organization includes employees from a range of backgrounds with different skills, experience, and passions. If you do not meet every position qualification but feel you are the right candidate for the job, we would love to hear from you. How to apply
Please click the "apply now" link under the position you are interested in. The full job description is available in the application link.
If you have any issues, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@vermontpublic.org.
Broadcast Engineer - Transmitter
Vermont Public is seeking a Broadcast Engineer – Transmitter as part of our internal service group, helping us deliver awesome content to the region. Desired start date is late May 2023.
Who Should Apply?
At least 3 years of relevant experience in transmitter maintenance or related technical fields. Associate degree or comparable formal training in electrical or computer-related study, SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers) certification, or licensed amateur radio operator desired but not required. Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to work alone at isolated transmitter sites, as well as the ability to work with listeners, vendors, contractors, and regulators, is required. Must hold a valid driver’s license to drive on various work sites. Candidates will be expected to have a high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media. Must be able to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging as well as preserving confidentiality appropriately.
Details:
This is a full-time non-exempt hourly Bargaining Union position; compensation starts at $36.47 hourly, commensurate with experience.
News Producer, Morning Edition
Vermont Public is seeking a full-time news producer for the morning shift. In this role, you are responsible for producing newscasts and interviews for broadcast on Morning Edition and our digital audience. The producer works with editors and the host of Morning Edition to develop morning coverage plans that are informative and dynamic.
Who Should Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity if you have some experience in breaking news, audio editing, and on-air reporting, but want to take your newsroom skills to the next level.
Candidates will be expected to have a high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media. Must be able to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging as well as preserving confidentiality appropriately.
Details:
This is a full-time, non-exempt hourly position; compensation ranges from $48,840-66,000 yearly, average of 40 hours per week.
Data Journalist
Vermont Public is seeking a Data Journalist to report and build data-based stories, visuals, and other products to create high-impact digital-first reporting in collaboration with editors, producers, and reporters inside the Vermont Public newsroom. The data journalist will pitch ideas for original stories and contribute data reporting and analysis for stories conceived by others. Through their work, the data journalist will bring to light previously inaccessible facts and stories in the public interest. The data journalist is part of a digital team and works collaboratively to create, adapt, and enhance all of our stories for digital spaces.
Who Should Apply?
Candidates should have experience working on data projects in a newsroom or experience doing statistical or data-scientific analysis, either in academia or in another research setting. Must have solid editorial judgment and the ability to write quickly and cleanly. Understanding of the tools of data analysis, such as SQL, R, D3, JavaScript, Python, and Microsoft Excel required, a degree in journalism or a quantitative field desired, as well as some familiarity with the state of Vermont. Candidates will be expected to have a high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media. Must be able to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging as well as preserving confidentiality appropriately.
Details:
This is a full-time salary-exempt non-union position; the compensation range starts at $57,000 yearly average of 40 hours per week, commensurate with experience.
Digital Producer
Vermont Public is seeking a journalist to join our award-winning digital news team as a digital producer. This highly collaborative role requires strong news judgment and keen attention to detail. This role will work to repackage broadcast segments into an explainer web post or TikTok (or both); make photographs, infographics, collages, and other visuals; write and edit web, social media, and newsletter copy using AP style (plus come up with killer headlines); and teach colleagues how they, too, might incorporate these tools into their reporting. We’re looking for someone who loves working on digital platforms and feels at home in a daily news environment. Creativity, great communication, and love of deadlines are musts.
Who Should Apply?
Someone who loves working on digital platforms and feels at home in a daily news environment. Creativity, great communication, and love of deadlines are musts. No degree requirement; two years or more of journalism experience desired and a demonstrated interest in digital media and covering issues facing Vermont. Strong organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively. Ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure, ability to break news as it emerges. Candidates will be expected to have a high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media. Must be able to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging as well as preserving confidentiality appropriately.
Details:
This is a full-time salary-exempt non-union position; the compensation range starts at $57,000 yearly average of 40 hours per week, commensurate with experience.
Event Producer
Vermont Public is seeking an Event Producer to develop and produce events in support of Vermont Public’s objectives and goals. The Event Producer is responsible for planning and implementing a wide range of public and private events on-site, around the region, and in virtual spaces.
Who Should Apply?
Candidates should have at least two years of experience planning and producing events, with the ability to see the big picture while managing details, objectives and deadlines in all stages of event planning, design, and production. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of diplomacy and professionalism with a demonstrable passion for public media, community building, and event management. Must hold a valid driver’s license and passport to travel to various event sites.
Details:
This is a full-time salary-exempt non-union position; compensation ranges from $60,000-$65,000 yearly, an average of 40 hours per week.
Vermont Public is a proud equal opportunity employer
We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by Vermont Public. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, national origin, place of birth, race, religion, crime-victim status, genetic information, disability, HIV-positive status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran/military service status, health coverage status, and any other protected characteristics recognized, and as defined by, applicable law. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.
We are dedicated to providing broad outreach regarding career opportunities at Vermont Public and we seek the help of local organizations in referring qualified applicants to our station. If your organization distributes information about employment opportunities to job seekers, or refers job seekers to employers and would like to receive job vacancy notices from Vermont Public, please contact us.