Broadcasting/Business Internship Opportunities
Description
97.9 WHAV—radio, 24/7 Live Stream and eNewspaper—has recurring openings for newsroom, promotion and business management interns.
Depending on areas of interest, interns gain valuable, practical and hands-on experience and demonstrable real-world skills in front of, or behind, the microphone. These may involve broadcasting, news, promotion and/or business management.
Meaningful and rewarding experiences may include:
· Local News, Sports and Community
o Reporting, aggregating, writing and editing news stories
o Developing on-air and podcast announcing, presentation and/or technical skills
o Communicating through such varied platforms as on-air, online and social media
o Learning multimedia skills by recording and editing sound and taking video and photographs
o Assisting talent and staff with programming
o Providing research assistance and transcribing audio
o Developing sound and impartial news judgment
· Development and Marketing
o Serving as an ambassador at events in the community
o Producing promotional messages and campaigns
o Using multimedia software and other tools
o Prospecting leads
· Management
o Learning administrative and management skills
o Helping with day-to-day administrative tasks
o Assisting with scheduling and coordination
o Interacting with public officials and community members
In addition, students may cover live events/conduct remotes, record actualities in the field, produce talk shows, prepare community calendar announcements and more.
Required Qualifications
· Currently attending an accredited college and receiving course credit (unless your institution offers alternative arrangements, internships are generally unpaid)
· Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
· Eagerness to learn
· Attention to detail
· Studying journalism, broadcasting, communications and/or business management
· Maintain valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
· Strong work ethic and motivation to learn and succeed
Email admin@whav.net, and send 1) a cover, letter describing your interests and goals; 2) a resume, outlining educational and/or work experience and relevant skills; and 3) any classroom or work samples (URLs accepted), if any, you believe will be helpful in evaluating your application.
