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WUNC Embodied Intern – Part Time Temporary:
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill
North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC, the public radio station licensed to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is hiring a Social Media & Audience Engagement Intern. This position is 20 hours per week for up to 6 months, with a pay rate of $18/hour. Applications are due Friday, July 19.
Description of Work
This intern will work within WUNC’s Content department primarily with the team behind Embodied — a radio show and podcast telling stories about sex, relationships and health. Job duties will include content creation for web and social media platforms; development and implementation of digital and social strategy and administrative production support.
The candidate will support the producer, editor and host of Embodied in engaging their audience through social and digital platforms. The selected candidate will become an integral member of a tight-knit production team creating a weekly radio show and podcast. They will join us in developing a skill set that includes graphic design, social media storytelling and content creation for digital platforms. An ideal candidate is curious, passionate about storytelling and excited to jump into a dynamic work environment.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred or Leading Candidates will have: Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style; understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and public radio core values.
Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/283429
In your cover letter please address what attracts you to Embodied and what you hope to get out of this internship. Please also tell us about a social media production and/or audience engagement project you worked on and what you learned in the process of putting it together.
Please share links for up to 3 projects/work samples relevant to a social media and audience engagement internship.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
WUNC Newsroom Intern
North Carolina Public Radio WUNC, Chapel Hill & Durham
North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC is hiring an intern as a news reporter. The position is paid, and will be under the supervision of our Daily News Editor. This internship will be for the Fall with possibilities to extend to the Spring.
WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of seven stations.
The news intern will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as online platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Interns are asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).
The position will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The salary is $18 per hour. The position is expected to start in August.
Minimum Education & Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalency and completion of a two-year technical school program in electronics; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
This position is open to currently enrolled students and recent graduates. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Journalism and radio experience preferred.
Interested applicants must apply at: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/284344.
Candidates should attach a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and qualifications, a current CV or resume with references included. The deadline to apply is August 2, 2024.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.