Studio Intern

Studio Intern, The Lion, Herzog Foundation

Overview: 

The Lion is offering one studio internship for the summer of 2026, based in Smithville, MO – just north of Kansas City and 15 miles from the airport. This will be an eight-week program (June and July 2026) with provided housing and a stipend. The internship offers mentorship from long-time radio host Chris Stigall, who hosts a daily morning show in our state-of-the-art studio, tangible production skills from a qualified studio team and a week trip to Washington D.C. for America's 250th birthday celebration. Applicants should align with the mission of the Herzog Foundation and support the work of The Lion – an online publication that covers various issues facing American families, culture and education. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Early morning, multi-hour radio show assistance 

Production and editing work 

Working with an editorial calendar 

B-Roll and filming  

Accept constructive feedback 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Radio and broadcasting experience, especially in production 

Curious reporter-mindset  

Willingness to learn and grow  

Ability to meet deadlines 

Work well in a team environment 

Ability to quickly learn and use common studio tools 

Preferred Qualifications: 

College upperclassmen entering their junior or senior year 

Deadline-driven media experience 

Understanding of the Christian and education content and marketing spaces 

Experience with Adobe and other common studio tools 

An understanding of best practices in SEO and social media marketing