Audacy Rochester Radio/Audio Programming Internship

Job Description

About Us:

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.

Job Description:

Job Title: Audacy Rochester Radio/Audio Programming Internship
Department: Market Internship
Reporting To: Brand Manager
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site

The Opportunity:

This is a 9-week summer internship program running from June 2nd – August 8th. Interns are expected to work 3 days a week, up to 20 hours per week. The internship is a paid opportunity with a competitive hourly wage, with an anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals is $15.50/hr. School credit is not required but can be provided upon request.

Responsibilities:

The internship offers first-hand experience and direct contribution to the operations of Audacy’s Rochester brands: 98 PXY, 96.5 WCMF, 98.9 The Buzz, and 95.7 The Fan. Responsibilities *may include• (but are not limited to):

• Observing and assisting live programming.
• Learning the inner workings of broadcast, digital, and live events.
• Pre-show prep, writing, production, rehearsal, and content treatment aligning daily content to brand goals.
• Gathering audio and video for each day’s program.
• Screening live phone calls and text message exchanges.
• Post-show production, including editing of audio and podcast distribution.
• Voiceover assignments and commercial production as needed.
• Video stream management, editing, and clipping.
• Social media and website contribution.
• Music selection and scheduling.
• Assisting in station appearances or live broadcasts.
• Video or assist in editing show/talent video shorts for social media and client endorsements.
• Supporting the marketing, sales, and programming teams in performing daily office functions as part of each department’s business strategy.
• Working as a team while collaborating with other departments to gather and arrange information needed for various projects and brainstorm ideas.
• Attending meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications:

Required & Preferred Internship Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree program.
• Must be a resident of New York State and/or attending school in New York State.
• Must be a college junior or senior.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Proper authorization needed to be employed within the United States.
• Must be a first time entrant into the New York State Broadcasters Association internship program.
• Must be able to work 3 days/up to 20 hours a week (5a-12n or 2p-6p).
• College Credit is not required, but can be provided upon request if needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to excel in a team environment, yet resourceful and self-motivated.