Paid Intern - Programming The Current

This is a Part Time Paid Internship

Position Information:
• Start Date: January 8, 2024 – June 7, 2024
• Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00pm with some nights/weekends)
• Location: St. Paul, MN
• Compensation: $18.00/hour

Intern, Programming – The Current:

The Current brings listeners the best authentic new music alongside the music that inspired it, from local to legendary, indie to influential, new to nostalgic. As the Programming Intern at The Current, you will be helping to advance multiple programming projects that serve our company goals.
• Maximize the operation of our music database to help track programming diversity.
• Compile data to support impact statements for internal and external use.
• Work under the supervision of the programming team to support local music initiatives that advance our commitment to serving the artists across our region.
• Participate in special projects for The Current's portfolio of programs and content channels including Carbon Sound, local music initiatives, and Radio Heartland.

Key Learning Goals:

The goal of this internship is to provide immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful projects. Our goal for you is to:
• Learn the fundamentals of radio programming and gain exposure to tools and systems used across the public media industry.
• Shadow teams across departments at MPR to gain knowledge of strategic planning and project management.
• Train on the basics of content strategy and implementation.

Responsibilities:

In this hands-on role, you will dedicate your time to the following area:
• Participate in a dynamic team environment alongside The Current's programming team to learn and support special projects that advance the station's goals.
• Research and support creating systems to help improve content planning.
• Pitch concepts to a team of content creators to learn and test new ways of serving music fans.

Benefits:
• Eligible to accrue sick time off.
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA.
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan.

Programming:
• Participate in robust on-boarding experience.
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in an undergraduate or Master’s program OR have earned a degree within the last 12 months.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 5:00pm with occasional nights/weekends) for the duration of this internship.
• Awareness of basic project management tools and Microsoft applications is required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College or community radio experience.

Next Step in the Application:

In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. Please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following:
• What interests you about this internship?
• What professional skills would you like to add to your toolbox in the months and years to come to grow in your career field?

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
• Required to move about in the community.
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level.
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM

Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program – the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.