What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anthony Brandon Summer Fellowship (Paid) — WYPR Journalism or WTMD Music/Production position at Baltimore Public Media?
About Baltimore Public Media
Baltimore Public Media (BPM) is the parent organization of WYPR 88.1 FM and WTMD 89.7 FM. We deliver trusted journalism, music discovery, and community-centered storytelling across radio and digital platforms—rooted in public service, journalistic integrity, and cultural merit.
WYPR is Baltimore’s NPR news station, providing local reporting, national news, and thoughtful conversation. WTMD is an independent music discovery station known for artist discovery, live performances, and community engagement.
Together, BPM serves audiences across the Baltimore region through broadcast, digital storytelling, live events, and community programming.
Position Summary
The Anthony Brandon Summer Fellowship is a paid summer opportunity designed to support emerging talent and expand pathways into careers in public media, with a particular focus on journalism and content production.
The fellow will gain hands-on exposure to the production lifecycle of public media content while contributing to day-to-day workflows across Baltimore Public Media. This structured fellowship provides mentorship and practical experience in journalism, production, and programming.
Depending on organizational needs and the fellow’s interests, the fellowship may include work across newsroom journalism, content production, music programming, podcast development, digital publishing, and community-facing programming.
Applicants will be asked to indicate a preferred fellowship track when applying: Journalism or Production.
Essential Responsibilities
The fellow will support journalism and production workflows across Baltimore Public Media.
Fellowship Tracks
Applicants will indicate a preferred track during the application process.
Journalism Track (WYPR)
This track focuses on supporting newsroom and journalism workflows. Typical responsibilities may include:
- Conducting research and supporting story development
- Assisting with show preparation including background briefs, guest prep, and segment planning
- Drafting short digital content such as web blurbs, headlines, or social media copy
- Assisting with production workflows including logging, transcription, and select-building
Production Track (WTMD / BPM Programming)
This track focuses on supporting programming and production activities across Baltimore Public Media. Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting show preparation, production planning, or programming research
- Assisting with podcast or digital production workflows
- Supporting music programming or on-air preparation
- Assisting with station events, community programming, or special projects
Program Experience
As part of the fellowship structure, the fellow may rotate through guided learning experiences that provide exposure to different stages of public media production, including:
- Story and content planning
- Pre-production preparation such as research, booking, and run-of-show planning
- Studio or field production support
- Editing and review processes
- Preparation for broadcast or digital publication
The fellow will also complete a final learning deliverable aligned with the fellowship experience, such as a portfolio piece, reflection, or short presentation summarizing their work.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a strong interest in journalism, storytelling, and public media production.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Current college enrollment or recent graduation (within the past two years)
- Interest in journalism, production, music programming, or public media operations
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage deadlines and contribute within a collaborative team environment
- Interest in learning new tools and workflows, including content management systems and basic production platforms
Prior journalism or production experience is helpful but not required.
Working Conditions
This fellowship will take place primarily on-site at Baltimore Public Media’s offices in Baltimore, Maryland.
The role may involve time in studios, production spaces, or editorial environments depending on weekly activities. Some evening or weekend participation may be requested in connection with station events or programming activities.
Compensation
The Anthony Brandon Summer Fellowship provides a $5,000 stipend, paid at the beginning of the program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore Public Media is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.