Intern - Weekend Edition
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Full Time Unpaid Internship
Please note: The schedule for this internship runs from Wednesday through Sunday.
Join Weekend Edition as an intern and experience the behind-the-scenes production of NPR’s weekend morning news magazines. Weekend Edition Saturday and Sunday reach an audience of over 5 million listeners each week and if you’re an energetic, imaginative, news-focused person we could use your help.
Responsibilities:
You’ll be exposed to all of the things that Weekend Edition producers do to get the show on the air each week. Things like:
• Pitching and researching story ideas
• Lining up guests for news and feature interviews
• Writing for radio
• Digital audio editing
• Social media call-outs
• Researching long- and short-term projects for the hosts of Weekend Edition
• Tasks also include routine administrative work, such as sorting the mail
Qualifications:
• Strong interest in the news
• Strong research, writing and organizational skills
• Experience with social media platforms
• Must be a self-starter who enjoys working independently on projects driven by current events and also on the quirky and unexpected story
In addition to standard application materials, candidates should upload/attach an exceptional cover letter that explains why you want to intern at Weekend Edition.
Please do not apply for more than 3 internships.