Wednesday, May 27, 2009

PAST INTERNSHIP: WXRT-FM “CHICAGO’S FINEST ROCK”

A CMCL MAJOR HELD THIS INTERNSHIP IN THE PAST. THIS IS NOT A CURRENT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY! TO SEE IF THIS COMPANY/ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR INTERNS, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPANY/ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.

Area of Internship: Marketing and Promotions
Date of Internship: Summer 2005
Location: Chicago, IL

Brief Description of Company or Organization: WXRT-FM “Chicago’s Finest Rock” is a radio station based out of Chicago, IL.

Description of Duties: Representing WXRT in a public relations capacity at station events, including street festivals, XRT concerts, broadcasts, sales promotions etc.
*Organizing, prepaparing, coordinating, and executing promotional events for WXRT
*Maintaining the XRT VIP listener program both on-site at events and in the office
*Interacting with listeners on a day-to-day basis whether it be fulfilling contest prizes, answering questions, etc.
*Brainstorming new ideas for the radio station, it’s cliuents, and advertisers
*Monitoring the inventory of station promotional items such as banners, t-shirts, stickers, hats, hoodies, etc.

Student Feedback
Best Liked: Working at a multitude of enjoyable events around the city, co-workers, shadowing,
Least Liked: Commuting and travel times

Contact Info
4949 West Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
Phone: (773) 777-8881