Intern - Radio/Audio Programming

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Audacy Rochester Radio/Audio Programming Internship:

We are offering an Internship Program for our Rochester NY Brands: 98 PXY, 96.5 WCMF, 9.89 The Buzz, and 95.7 The Fan.

Please note: This is a rolling posting for the 2024-2025 school year. Qualified applicants will be contacted once an internship is available.

The Opportunity:
• We will be offering (2) 10 week internships: one in the fall semester & one in the spring semester
• Fall internship: September 3rd – November 15th
• Spring internship: February 24th – May 9th
• Interns will be expected to work 3 days a week with up to 20 hours per week

Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. School credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired. The anticipated starting salary range for New York-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $15.00/hr-$15.00/hr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do May Include (but is not limited to):
• Experience first-hand and directly contribute to the operations of Rochester's premiere sports and entertainment organizations
• Observing and assisting live programming
• Learn 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 of 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
• Assist in any station appearances or live broadcasts
• Video or assist in editing show/talent video shorts for social media and client endorsements
• Support the marketing, sales, and programming teams in performing daily office functions as part of each department's business strategy
• Work as a team while collaborating with other departments to gather and arrange information needed for various projects and brainstorm ideas
• Attend meetings and training sessions

Qualifications Required & Preferred:
Internship Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree
• 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

Additional Information:
Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance

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.