Description
Death, Sex & Money Summer Internship at WNYC Studios
Death, Sex & Money is a podcast about the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more, hosted by Anna Sale. We are looking for a curious, passionate, and highly motivated intern to join our team for the summer.
Our internship is a hands-on (but mostly remote!) experience, and interns work with the entire DSM staff to participate in all aspects of the show’s production process.
Responsibilities
- Interns give feedback in editorial meetings, gather research, and track listener responses.
- Pitch guest and episode ideas, sit in on tapings, and select and cut tape in Pro Tools.
- Create and upload content to our social media pages, newsletter, and website.
- Perform other administrative tasks to support the show’s weekly production process.
Qualifications
- There are no specific requirements except excitement for long-form, complex conversations on a wide range of topics, but some familiarity with the show is useful.
- We’re a small team, so comfort working collaboratively and independently is a plus.
- Study or previous experience in journalism and/or radio production is valuable, but not necessary.
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 June 5th and run through August 11th and interns are expected to work 35 hours per week. The exact schedule and hours will be determined with the finalist.
In order to be eligible, you must be authorized to work in the United States and must be working from one of the following locations while working for NYPR: CA, CO, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WI, Washington DC.
Application Requirements
Please submit your resume, and a cover letter explaining why you’d like to intern at
Death, Sex & Money , and what you hope to gain from your experience. In your cover letter or on a separate page, please include your answers to the following questions:
- Tell us about an episode of Death, Sex & Money that stood out to you. What made it successful, in your opinion?
- Describe an episode that you think was less successful. What would have made it stronger?
- Looking at DSM ’s instagram feed, what is a post that stood out to you and why?
- What other podcasts do you listen to regularly and what do you like about them?
Only complete applications will be considered.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 at 5pm ET.
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.