Connecticut Public Broadcasting
2025 Spring Hoffman Family Media Internship (Radio Talk Show Production)
Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Hartford, CT, United States
2025 Spring Hoffman Family Media Internship (Radio Talk Show Production)
Ready to dive into the world of radio production? The Radio Talk Show Production Internship at CT Public Radio offers a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of our flagship shows like Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, Audacious, and The Wheelhouse. You'll assist producers in creating compelling, on-air, taped, and online content, learn about the inner workings of live and pre-taped shows, and engage with interesting topics ranging from current events to social trends.
This is your chance to build skills in production, writing, and digital media while contributing to meaningful storytelling in public radio. Apply now for this paid internship and become part of a creative, fast-paced team!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
InternshipDescription
Availability: Spring 2025
Hours: 8-weeks with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Internships can work in either a fully remote or hybrid environment. The best approach is hybrid so interns can benefit from collaborative in-person opportunities.
Start date: February 10, 2025 through April 6, 2025
Internship Summary:
Radio Talk Show Production interns will assist CT Public Radio producers in the production and development of our flagship daily shows and weekly programs (Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, Audacious, The Wheelhouse, and Disrupted). Interns will have the opportunity to work in a learning environment that includes producing, writing, and editing content for live and pre-taped shows, either fully virtual or on-site. The shows are interactive, combining interviews, listener call-ins, emails, and social media. Topics span current events, politics, social trends, and the arts. Several of the shows also have podcasts, offering interns the ability to produce fully digital programs.
Interns will receive training in website production, audio production, radio continuity, and remote recording. As the internship progresses, there will be opportunities to gain hands-on experience in news production, feature writing, and show production.
Interns can expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. All interns are paid bi-weekly and must complete timecards. A Newcomer's Orientation/Onboarding is required on the intern's first day.
Internship Responsibilities
Knowledge of:
Candidates should be pursuing a career or course of study related to Journalism or Radio Production; however, other majors and interests are always considered. A personal vehicle is preferred, or familiarity with public transit systems.
Required Qualifications:
Intern
Hourly Wage
Disclaimer
Connecticut Public reserves the right to substitute years of experience for certification or degrees. The Company may expand inquiries into materials submitted in support of an applicant's candidacy without further permission from the applicant. Connecticut Public reserves the right to modify compensation, benefits, minimum qualifications, desired skills, and job duties for this position at any time. A complete background check is required. Fingerprint screening may be required.
Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. (CBPI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Protected Classes, including race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability (including physical, intellectual or learning disabilities or past or present history of a mental disability), political affiliation, family responsibilities, age, uniform service member status, veteran status, marital or civil union status, membership in a domestic partnership, gender (including gender identity, gender expression or status as a transgender person), genetic information, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local laws. In addition, CPBI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which CPBI has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity for all, CPBI practices affirmative action for minorities and women, the handicapped, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans. CPBI expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran.
Connecticut Public is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation in completing your application due to a disability, please reach out to us as HumanResources@ctpublic.org. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.
Ready to dive into the world of radio production? The Radio Talk Show Production Internship at CT Public Radio offers a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of our flagship shows like Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, Audacious, and The Wheelhouse. You'll assist producers in creating compelling, on-air, taped, and online content, learn about the inner workings of live and pre-taped shows, and engage with interesting topics ranging from current events to social trends.
This is your chance to build skills in production, writing, and digital media while contributing to meaningful storytelling in public radio. Apply now for this paid internship and become part of a creative, fast-paced team!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
InternshipDescription
Availability: Spring 2025
Hours: 8-weeks with a maximum of 20 hours per week. Internships can work in either a fully remote or hybrid environment. The best approach is hybrid so interns can benefit from collaborative in-person opportunities.
Start date: February 10, 2025 through April 6, 2025
Internship Summary:
Radio Talk Show Production interns will assist CT Public Radio producers in the production and development of our flagship daily shows and weekly programs (Where We Live, The Colin McEnroe Show, Audacious, The Wheelhouse, and Disrupted). Interns will have the opportunity to work in a learning environment that includes producing, writing, and editing content for live and pre-taped shows, either fully virtual or on-site. The shows are interactive, combining interviews, listener call-ins, emails, and social media. Topics span current events, politics, social trends, and the arts. Several of the shows also have podcasts, offering interns the ability to produce fully digital programs.
Interns will receive training in website production, audio production, radio continuity, and remote recording. As the internship progresses, there will be opportunities to gain hands-on experience in news production, feature writing, and show production.
Interns can expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week, with flexible scheduling. All interns are paid bi-weekly and must complete timecards. A Newcomer's Orientation/Onboarding is required on the intern's first day.
Internship Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for guests.
- Assist with and gather "virtual or live" person-on-the-street interviews for produced show segments.
- Assist with screening phone calls during live broadcasts of Where We Live and The Colin McEnroe Show.
- Attend regular show planning meetings and support the generation of show ideas.
- Conduct research on show topics and share content online.
- Craft questions and write up interviews.
- Deliver content on tight deadlines with precision timing.
- Produce on-air, taped, and online story content.
- Research or produce visual or social media assets for the web.
- Support the administrative and technical show needs.
- Write, edit, and post articles and modules for online publication in collaboration with the Social Media Team.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Adobe programs and/or other video and audio editing software.
- Awareness of the public radio mission and vision of CT Public.
- Baseline production techniques.
- Arrive in the virtual or on-site space when scheduled and meet deadlines as assigned.
- Be creative and original, yet respond to feedback and editorial direction.
- Juggle multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency, and work well with all staff.
- Learn basics of radio production and tell diverse stories representative of the Connecticut community.
- Learn and share knowledge with others.
- Report and tell compelling stories.
- Computer and internet for research, and the full O365 suite, as well as Zoom and/or Skype.
- Conducting credible research.
- Editing websites.
- Interpersonal and/or telephone skills.
- Organizing, self-starting, and the ability to work independently.
- Research, writing, proofreading, and editing.
- Social media and website editing.
- Working with Microsoft Office 365 apps and programs (including Smartsheets, Excel, Outlook, and Word).
Candidates should be pursuing a career or course of study related to Journalism or Radio Production; however, other majors and interests are always considered. A personal vehicle is preferred, or familiarity with public transit systems.
Required Qualifications:
Intern
Hourly Wage
Disclaimer
Connecticut Public reserves the right to substitute years of experience for certification or degrees. The Company may expand inquiries into materials submitted in support of an applicant's candidacy without further permission from the applicant. Connecticut Public reserves the right to modify compensation, benefits, minimum qualifications, desired skills, and job duties for this position at any time. A complete background check is required. Fingerprint screening may be required.
Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. (CBPI) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to Protected Classes, including race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability (including physical, intellectual or learning disabilities or past or present history of a mental disability), political affiliation, family responsibilities, age, uniform service member status, veteran status, marital or civil union status, membership in a domestic partnership, gender (including gender identity, gender expression or status as a transgender person), genetic information, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state and local laws. In addition, CPBI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which CPBI has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. To further the principle of equal employment opportunity for all, CPBI practices affirmative action for minorities and women, the handicapped, and Vietnam-era and special disabled veterans. CPBI expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran.
Connecticut Public is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation in completing your application due to a disability, please reach out to us as HumanResources@ctpublic.org. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line.