Summer Intern – WTIC NewsTalk 1080

Job Description

Job Title: Summer Intern – WTIC NewsTalk 1080

Department: 10 Executive Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 / WTIC 1080

Reporting To: Brand Manager

Location(s): Hartford (Farmington), CT

Work Arrangement: Part-time; 3 days per week / 5 hours per day (15 hours total per week)

Internship Duration: 8 weeks; June 1, 2026 through July 24, 2026

Job Overview:

Join WTIC NewsTalk 1080, Connecticut’s local radio station, for an exciting summer internship opportunity. This program is tailored for students passionate about media, news, and broadcasting, offering hands-on experience in the dynamic world of talk radio. As a Summer Intern, you will work directly with our morning show, Brian & Company, collaborating with high-caliber talent and contributing to innovative broadcast and digital content. You’ll gain exposure to audio, video, social media, and live event production, learning how content drives engagement and revenue.

This internship is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals eager to learn about radio programming, marketing, and audience engagement. If you love news and the energy of live broadcasting, this is your chance to be part of something great with WTIC NewsTalk 1080!

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Assist in the planning and organizational management tasks related to programming, content, and creative for the morning show, Brian & Company.
• Assist with social media execution, including producing original content for social media platforms.
• Work with the producer to research and write sports reports.
• Greet in-studio guests upon their arrival.
• Contribute and research story and guest ideas for broadcasts.
• Attend weekly editorial meetings (Tuesdays at 9:30 AM).
• Contribute occasionally on the air during live broadcasts.
• Receive an introduction to running a radio board.

Qualifications (More About You):

We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated the following qualities in their academic, extra-curricular, internship, and work experiences:

• Energetic and confident with the ability to think and learn on-the-spot.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A motivated self-starter and a collaborative team player.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing ability.
• Highly skilled in time management and organizational tasks.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress.
• Social Media savvy.
• Demonstrates solution-based thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in the news industry and knowledge of FCC guidelines are a plus.

What To Know Before Applying:

• Work Schedule: Interns will work 3 days a week, totaling 15 hours. One day will be 5:30 AM – 10:30 AM, and the other two days are TBD.
• Compensation: This is a paid internship opportunity with a competitive hourly wage.
• School Credit: School credit is not required, but necessary documentation will be provided if desired.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not provided. Interns are expected to commute to the Hartford/Farmington office.
• Cover Letters: Please address your cover letters to: Audacy’s Talent Acquisition Team.
• Application Deadline: Monday, March 27, 2026.
• Interviewing Period: Interviews will take place from February through mid-April 2026.
• Notification: An Audacy team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position.

Perks We Offer:

• On-the-job training and one-on-one mentorship.
• Presentations led by our industry experts.
• Networking opportunities and access to complementary event(s).
• HR-led early career coaching, resume drafting, and interview tips and preparation.

About Audacy:

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com and follow them on social media: Facebook (Audacy Corp), X (@AudacyCorp), LinkedIn (@Audacy-Inc), Instagram (@lifeataudacy), and Threads (@Audacy_Corp).

Important Notes:

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO):

Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.