Audio/Podcasting Intern
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Job Description
About Company
Proximity Media is a multi-media production company with a strong focus on creating diverse and inclusive content across various platforms, including audio/podcasting. They are known for their impactful productions such as “Sinners,” “In Proximity,” “Wakanda Forever: the Official Black Panther Podcast,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Stephen Curry: Underrated,” and “Creed 3.”
Job Description
Proximity Media is seeking a highly motivated, ambitious intern to join their audio/podcasting department. This is a hybrid/in-person position designed for individuals with a deep interest in pursuing careers as podcast producers or executives.
Key Requirements & Qualifications:
• Passion: Must genuinely love podcasts and have a strong passion for diverse and inclusive storytelling.
• Skills: Possess strong analytical writing and research skills.
• Experience: Previous internship experience is preferred but not strictly required.
Eligibility:
• Applicants must be undergraduate juniors, seniors, or graduate students.
• The application is also open to those who have graduated within the last six months.
• Applicants not meeting these specific academic or graduation timeframe requirements will not be considered.
Core Responsibilities:
The intern’s duties will primarily include:
• Research
• Coverage
• Production assistance
• Some admin support
Internship Opportunities & Educational Components:
• Podcast Pitching: Interns will have the unique opportunity to workshop and present an original podcast pitch directly to Proximity executives by the end of the semester.
• Industry Learning: The program includes an educational component, offering chances to meet with industry professionals and gain insights into the entire process of podcast development and production.
Compensation & Schedule:
• Paid Position: This is a paid internship.
• Duration: The internship is scheduled to begin in August 2025 and will run through early December.
• Workload: Interns will work up to 24 hours a week.
• Availability:
• An ideal candidate will be available 9am-6pm PT, preferably 3 days per week.
• Alternatively, one full day (9am-6pm PT) combined with four half days (9am-1pm and/or 2pm-6pm PT) is acceptable.
• All interns must be available to attend a mandatory one-hour all-company meeting on Tuesdays at 10am PT.
• In-Office Preference: It is preferred that all candidates can come into the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Location:
• Los Angeles based candidates are preferred as this is a hybrid position.
• There will be in-person opportunities at the Proximity offices in Burbank and other LA production locations.
Application Process:
• Application Deadline: The deadline to apply is July 21st at 7:00pm PST.
• Application Submission: Candidates can apply via the link provided in the original job posting.
• Questions: For any questions regarding the internship program, please email proxintern@gmail.com.
• Cover Letter: Cover letters are encouraged but not required.
