National Radio Project's Making Contact Internship
>
> Making Contact is weekly, internationally syndicated, public affairs
> program, heard on on over 150 radio stations. The staff of Making
> Contact is small, but extremely talented and committed. We are seeking
> hard-working team players to help us produce segments for Making
> Contact.
>
> The intern will learn audio editing, researching, voicing, script
> writing, interviewing and field reporting. This internship is unpaid,
> but transportation stipend provided and honorariums for completed segments
> can be negotiated. We ask interns to commit 16-20 hours a week for a
> 4-month minimum.
>
> Skills and Responsibilities:
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> * 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 preferred.
>
> * Additional responsibilities include: transcription, audio
> editing, selecting soundbites/clips, participating in
> listening/critique sessions and attending meetings, as needed.
>
> Additionals:
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> * 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.
>
> * Journalistic experience a plus
>
> * 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), include that as well.
>
> http://www.radioproject.org/production/prodintern.html
>
> Thank you for your interest in National Radio Project's Making Contact
> Internship. lrudman@radioproject.org
>
> THIS ROUND OF APPLICATIONS are due by May 15th for summer internships.
> Applications also considered on a rolling basis, so please get in touch.
>
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> Lisa Rudman, Executive Director
> National Radio Project,
> producers of Making Contact www.radioproject.org
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