KBOO Youth of Color Production Internship

 

The KBOO Youth of Color Production Intern will be given hands-on experience and responsibilities relating to audio production and on-air broadcast. The environment is hectic, invigorating, fun, and collaborative.

The goal of our internship program is to provide a substantive, meaningful work experience. At the end of the Internship period, participants should have demonstrable production skills and a working knowledge of community radio within the scope of alternative media.

This is a 6 month paid internship focusing on fulfilling the KBOO-FM People of Color Caucus recommendations to advance opportunities and close disparities in the media and at KBOO. This internship is open to people of color attending college and/or under 30.  KBOO Community Radio is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  This Internship pays $10,400 - 26 week term at 20 hours a week for $20/hour.

 

Youth of Color Production Internship Responsibilities

●     Select and prepare KBOO Content for national distribution using a variety of Digital Audio Workstations

○     Evening News with a focus on live interviews

○     Live music performances

○     Public Affairs programs

●     Upload KBOO Content to national platforms including but not limited to

○     Audioport

○     Public Radio Exchange

○     KBOO Website

●     Help Develop a Digital Content Strategy for Promotion of KBOO Content

○     Social Media Platforms

○     On Air Promotion

○     KBOO Website

●     Ensure content on KBOO Website is uploaded properly

○     Metadata

○     Copyright Compliance of images and audio

○     Correct Audio

○     Correct Playlists

●     Other Duties may include

○     Research on podcasting and other developments in community and public radio

○     Attend Operating Team and/or Staff meetings

○     Research and development of acknowledgement standards with Revenue Team

○     Support of and participation in regular Membership Drives

 

Tasks May Include

●     Field Recording

●     Content Production

 

Skills and Qualifications

●     Must have excellent communication skills

○     Verbal and Written

○     Prompt response to emails and other written communication

●     Must have organizational skills

●     Must be consistently available for 20 hours per week

●     Must be able to work well without direct supervision

●     Must have experience with a variety of social media platforms and an understanding of social media etiquette

●     Must have experience with uploading digital content to the internet

●     Must be able to learn from feedback and critique

 

If you would like to be considered for this internship, email Erin Yanke at program@kboo.org with a copy of your resume, and your answers to the following questions:

1.    Why would you like to participate in a KBOO Production Internship?

2.    What are two of your favorite KBOO shows, and why (Previous shows are archived at kboo.fm)

3.    Describe one or two segments or shows that you think were less successful and why

4.    Tell us about your "media diet." (favorite magazines, TV shows, news sources,  podcasts, etc.)

 

Application deadline is Friday January 27th at 5pm.