Internship, Democracy & Me
Internship, Democracy & Me
Reports To: Program Coordinator
Position Type: Internship, Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $15/hour, up to 10 hours per week
Internship Range: July 15, 2024 to December 20, 2024 (start/end dates are flexible)
Position Description
The goal of our Democracy & Me internship is to allow you to observe and work with a news station and join our education outreach team for community engagement initiatives with an emphasis on community voices underrepresented in public media: BIPOC, Latinx and non-Black POC, LGBTQIA+, and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Scheduling is flexible, but all interns must commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week for at least eight weeks. Ideally, the candidate will be available to work two 4 to 5 hour shifts each week.
Cincinnati Public Radio has been a trusted member of the Greater Cincinnati community for more than 60 years. Join a team that works to build trust and make a difference in the lives of listeners and non-listeners alike, to create a community that is informed, involved, and inspired.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with Democracy & Me projects.
- Host Democracy & Z podcast.
- Work with staff to contribute digital content for the web, newsletters, podcast, blogs, and social media.
- Assist with fundraising campaigns for 91.7 WVXU FM.
- Cultivate community partnerships.
- Interact with event guests while working at Democracy & Me events
- Display a passion for American history, politics, and media
- Pursuing a major or minor in communications, journalism, political science, or related fields
- Skilled, creative, and cutting-edge communicators in writing, speech, pictures, and sound
- Enthusiastic collaborator with an eye for detail
- Be able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Fluent on various social media platforms
Submit resume and cover letter at https://jobapply.page.link/nSSkm. Applications are accepted through May 27, 2024.