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St. Louis Public Radio Internship Opportunities
St. Louis Public Radio Internship Opportunities
St. Louis Public Radio is currently looking for interns for the fall semester. To apply, please download and fill out this application form (Word document) and mail, fax, or email your completed application to Rachel Augustine, St. Louis Public Radio, University of Missouri-St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, 63121-4400. Fax: (314) 516-5993. E-mail raugustine@stlpublicradio.org. For questions, please call (314) 516-6306.
Engineering
Minimum Requirements:
Some knowledge of basic electronics and mechanical ability. Approval from the St. Louis Public Radio Chief Engineer.
Internship Description:
The student will assist the Chief Engineer in all technical areas of the station, and plan projects as needed. Tasks may include: Automation system(s) setup; computer setup/installation; use/configuration of Audio Digital Console system; wiring/rewiring equipment; use of test equipment and testing procedures; application of industry standards and FCC technical regulations; and troubleshooting and related paperwork. Radio frequency work with FM transmitter, microwave STL and satellite downlink at additional St. Louis Public Radio facilities outside the studios may be included.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the intern will occur in accordance with guidelines of his or her school. Considerations will include ability to follow instructions, efficient use of time, self-motivation and initiative, willingness and ability to learn new skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and dependability. A final evaluation will be held at the end of the semester.
Interactive Media
Minimum Requirements:
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills. Experience editing web pages. Experience with social media platforms, especially Facebook. Familiarity with and enthusiasm for public radio programming. Approval from the St. Louis Public Radio Director of Interactive Media.
Internship Description:
The student will assist the Director of Interactive Media in building St. Louis Public Radio communities on social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, by discussing programs, responding to comments, and promoting station activities. Student will also help with basic web site updates.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the intern will occur in accordance with the guidelines of his or her school. Considerations will include professionalism displayed, writing produced, initiative put forth, attention to detail in work, and the level of enhancement provided to St. Louis Public Radio communities on social media platforms.
News
Minimum Requirements:
Good writing skills, basic typing proficiency and basic computer skills; and availability at least 10-15 hours per week. The student should be articulate enough to conduct interviews over the telephone or in person. Minimum ability to use broadcast equipment is important. Approval from the St. Louis Public Radio News Director.
Internship Description:
The newsroom practicum student will learn to record and playback on the digital recording medium; learn basic editing skills in digital media; be taught broadcast style writing; learn to write and read a newscast to time; go out with a reporter to a press conference at least once during the semester; learn how to update the news page on the St. Louis Public Radio website; incorporate their writing, producing, and broadcasting skills into their final project. Advanced interns will learn how to conduct telephone interviews and to produce them. The intern may be asked to conduct interviews in the field or to attend news conferences. Throughout the semester, the intern may also be asked to assist anchors in producing newscasts.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the intern will occur in accordance with guidelines of his or her school. Considerations will include production skills (microphone techniques, sound quality, editing, etc.), writing ability (structure of the story, attribution of facts, objectivity, and liveliness of the writing), willingness to follow direction, efficient use of time, self-motivation and initiative, accuracy and attention to detail. A final evaluation will be held at the end of the semester.
Programming
Minimum Requirements:
Preference will be given to students who have a basic understanding of broadcast equipment and production techniques. Approval from the St. Louis Public Radio Operations and Program Manager.
Internship Description:
The intern will learn to operate the console, the Adobe Audition digital editing software, the Audiovault hard drive storage and playback system, will learn KWMU broadcast production procedures and standards. Activities throughout the semester may include recording and editing commentaries and transferring them to Audiovault, recording and mixing the open and preparing music beds for the daily talk show, post production of the daily talk show to produce a recording for the evening repeat and a version for the website, serving as the call screener for the daily talk show, archiving the talk show and commentaries on compact disc and recording and mixing fundraising spots, recording audio for Sonic IDs and music projects and transferring them to Audiovault, recording and mixing audio pieces for Sonic IDs, My Source spots, commentaries and promos, importation of produced promos into the Audiovault system, importing audio for web use, research and contact for the Local Music Project, possible editing of promo copy. There may be an occasional remote recording for use on the Friday arts show.
Evaluation:
Evaluation of the intern will occur in accordance with guidelines of his or her school. Considerations will include ability to follow directions, efficient use of time, self-motivation and initiative, willingness and ability to learn the skills, accuracy and attention to detail, and dependability. A final evaluation will be held at the end of the semester.
