News Intern
About The Position
Interns will assist with the planning, coordination and executing of station events, in addition to station sponsored remotes, concerts, and live broadcasts. Assist with event setup, hang banners, organize giveaways, and interact with listeners. Interns will assist on-air personalities during air-shifts, learn board operation, help research and create on-air content, answer phone lines, record commercial spots and learn how to record/edit/archive audio. Interns will learn how to create content for various social media platforms and website pages. Interns will learn news gathering and story creation for on air and online use. Interns will be gathering local photo content for online use. Interns will assist sales staff, participate in sales training meetings, learn all steps of the sales process, and participate in external sales calls with Account Executives. Complete other office related duties as requested and needed.
Requirements
- Reliable, creative, outgoing and personable; able to interact with the public. Project an appropriate station image with respect to dress and demeanor.
- Must be a problem solver with the ability to prioritize.
- Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must have the ability to work well in a team, as well as individually.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record as determined by the Company.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Works under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.) and drive vehicle.
- Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
- Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.
- Lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
- The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning, coordination and executing of station events
- Assist with event setup, hang banners, organize giveaways, and interact with listeners
- Assist on-air personalities during air-shifts, learn board operation, help research and create on-air content, answer phone lines, record commercial spots and learn how to record/edit/archive audio
- Create content for various social media platforms and website pages
- Learn news gathering and story creation for on air and online use
- Gathering local photo content for online use
- Assist sales staff, participate in sales training meetings, learn all steps of the sales process, and participate in external sales calls with Account Executives
- Complete other office related duties as requested and needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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