Production Internships

National Radio Project's Making Contact Internship

Making Contact is weekly, internationally syndicated, public affairs program, heard on on over 200 radio stations. The staff of Making Contact is small, but extremely talented, committed, intelligent, seasoned and professional. We are seeking individuals who are energetic, respectful, professional and team players.

In return, the intern will learn how to produce a segment or feature for Making Contact. He/she will learn audio editing, voicing, script writing, interviewing and field reporting. By the time the intern leaves, he or she will have produced at least one segment or feature for us for national broadcast.

This internship is unpaid. College credit can be given, but is not necessary.

Basics:

• 12-20 hours a week, or 150 hours per semester


• 4-6 month commitment


• Must be reliable and flexible


• Should be familiar with community and public radio


• Knowledgeable and passionate about current events. Includes some knowledge of human rights issues and cause-related advocacy groups.


• Interns must have an interest in producing segments or features for Making Contact.

Skills and Responsibilities:

• Must have excellent research skills. As a progressive media outlet, our mission is to interview and tap into the expertise of people who span the political and social spectrum, not just the conventional "experts" or “officials.” The qualified intern is responsible for helping us identify who those lesser-known yet valuable people and community groups are.


• Ability to book and conduct interviews (in-person and phone interviews) and assist in script writing


• Qualified individuals should have a basic knowledge of how to use a microphone, minidisc recorder, headphones, and how to plug into a multbox. If the candidate does not have these general experiences, he/she must be willing to be trained.


• Some knowledge of Cool Edit Pro/Pro Tools/Sound Forge or any other applicable editing software is a plus.


• Additional responsibilities include: transcription, audio editing, selecting soundbites/clips, participating in listening/critique sessions and attending meetings, as needed.

Additionals:

• Some journalistic experience a plus (i.e. school or community radio, writing for school paper)


• Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. National Radio Project is an Equal Opportunity Organization and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, color, sexual preference, disability, national origin, religion, or economic status.

If you're interested, first please check out the rest of our website to see what we're all about. Then if you're really interested, please fill out and return our (printer-friendly) Production Intern Application and send to us with your cover letter and resume. If you have print work samples and/or a demo reel (CD or cassette tape), include that as well.

Thank you for your interest in National Radio Project's Making Contact Internship.

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