New Yorker Radio Hour Internship (September-May)
New Yorker Radio Hour Internship
The New Yorker Radio Hour is looking for a self-starting intern to join the small production team that makes our weekly program.
Interns at NYPR are given a robust internship program with hands-on responsibilities. The goal of our internship program is to provide participants with substantive, meaningful work experience, so that each intern concludes the program with demonstrable skills in their area of interest, plus knowledge of public radio/podcasting in general. The NYRH intern has the opportunity to learn closely with staff and assist with all aspects of the show's production.
The NYRH intern will:
- Sit in on editorial meetings and take notes on the pitch process
- provide research assistance in prepping of interviews and other segments
- perform critical production and administrative duties, after training
- shadow a producer in the making of a segment from start to finish
- over the course of the program, the intern will be encouraged to produce at least one segment for the show
We are looking for an intern who:
- is familiar with the radio program, and excited by the journalism being published at The New Yorker
- has some audio or web production experience
- can work independently to solve problems
- is unafraid to jump in and ask how they can help
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for an internship at New York Public Radio you must be currently enrolled in, or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship to which you are applying for, from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program.
Additional Information
This role is a paid internship with eligibility for college credit. WNYC internships pay $17.50/hour. The internship will commence on September 12th and run through May 5th and interns are expected to work 15 hours per week. The exact schedule and hours will be determined with the finalist.
This internship will operate in a fully remote capacity. In order to be eligible, you must be authorized to work in the United States and must work from one of the following locations while working for NYPR for the duration of the internship: CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, PA, RI, VA, WI, Washington DC.
Application Requirements
Please submit a resume and a cover letter explaining why you want to be an intern with NYRH (bonus points if your letter demonstrates that you wrote it specifically for this internship).
In addition to answers to the following:
- Describe two of your favorite NYRH segments, and why you liked them. (All previous shows are archived at newyorkerradio.org.)
- Suggest a story idea (one paragraph) for the program. This can be a pitch for a simple "host-interviews-guest" segment, or for more involved reporting with multiple voices. Explain what you want listeners to take away from the segment.
- Tell us about your "media diet." (favorite TV shows, news sources, video channels, websites, etc.)
Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
New York Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We continuously strive to place our employees at the center of our thinking and elevate inclusive practices to develop and support a more engaged and productive workforce. Our journalism and operations in the service of that journalism benefit from a broad range of perspectives, from all backgrounds, at all levels of the organization. Diversity is essential to honest, authentic, accurate storytelling and reportage; creating an institution in which all voices are encouraged, valued, and heard.
Equal Opportunity
New York Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving the goal of equal employment opportunity for all. Applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions without regard to mental or physical disability, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, employment status or any protected federal, state or local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.