Your Voice. Your Ideas. Your Future.
Join the BTPM Young Adult Advisory Committee!
Are you between the ages of 17–24 and passionate about media, storytelling, or creating positive change in your community? This is your chance to make your voice heard and help shape the future of public media in Western New York and Southern Ontario by joining BTPM's Young Adult Advisory Committee!
What’s YAAC All About?
YAAC is a space where your ideas, feedback, and lived experiences help guide BTPM’s projects, events, and content. From brainstorming video series and community events to making sure young adult perspectives are represented in public media — your insights matter here.
This committee helps us:
- Understand how you use media
- Create content that’s real, relevant, and relatable
- Amplify diverse and authentic voices
- Connect with the next generation of change-makers
What You’ll Gain:
- Real-world experience in public media and community engagement
- Networking with public media professionals, educators, and community leaders
- Skill-building in public speaking, teamwork, and communication
- The chance to collaborate on future content and initiatives at BTPM
- Resume-building and potential volunteer opportunities
Details:
- Commitment: 1-year term (with the option to renew)
- Meetings: 3x per year (virtual or hybrid, we’ll work with your schedule)
- Opportunities to volunteer and participate in station events
Let’s build a better, more inclusive public media together.
How to Apply
Applications are open now! It’s simple and flexible. You can apply with a short written, audio, or video response to a prompt that shows your interest.
We’re looking for young adults from across the region, all backgrounds, all perspectives. No prior experience needed, just bring your passion, creativity, and willingness to contribute!
Apply here: https://forms.gle/tXRL1aJrsTzdGT9j7
Questions?
Contact:
Samantha Kittinger
Learning & Engagement Specialist
skittinger@btpm.org
