The New York State Broadcasters Association Internship Program is open to all New York State High School Seniors and undergraduate college students. The intern will have the opportunity to work in each department at the radio station. After this is completed, the intern chooses the department they would like to be placed in for the remainder of the internship.
Internship Location:
111 Broadway, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Sessions:
SPRING: January to May
SUMMER: June to August
FALL: September to December
Eligibility/Requirements:
- Undergraduate or recent graduate with a sincere interest in broadcasting
- Available to work at least two days a week during the Fall/Spring semester and three days a week during the Summer
- Applicants should be outgoing, detail oriented, organized, able to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
*These internships can be for college credit, when available from your school. However, obtaining credit is not required.
Internships are available in the following areas:
Programming
Intern duties would range from aiding producers in their program preparations, researching story ideas, screen listener calls, participate in programming meetings, aiding in studio production work and helping to write feature stories.
News
Intern duties include tape production (may include tape editing, transferring from reel to reel onto cart), taking Network feeds as well as feeds from reporters in the field, write from wire services & newspapers for on-air programming, identifying & writing stories, accompanying reporters in the field and going out to gather tape on his/her own at the discretion of the News Director.
Marketing
Duties include assisting with event production, assisting with creating proposals for potential clients, marketing research, copy-editing media kit materials and other various tasks. Creativity is essential! Candidate must have great writing skills and excellent grammar. Knowledge of graphic software is helpful. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of radio marketing and promotions.
Sales
Duties include assisting the sales team with executing and planning station events, accompany & shadowing account executives to client meetings, interacting with WOR advertising clients and listeners, maintain sales department databases (knowledge of Microsoft Excel a plus).
Network
Network requires daily outreach to WOR affiliates through large scale mailings, media kits, promotions and the production of demo CDs. Duties also include the editing and preparation of features, updates to the WOR
website, and an opportunity to become better acquainted with a variety of Network computer programs.
Operations
The ideal candidate would be interested in learning about the overall production of all the programs heard on WOR radio and assisting the facilitation of all station tours, sports, paid programs and public service programming. Duties include but not limited to learning how to integrate commercials to a show with the ENCO System, recording and editing commercials, monitoring our affiliated radio networks for quality and content.
Engineering
Interns for the WOR Engineering Department are given hands on experience with transmitters, microphones, on site work, and a variety of computer systems. Responsibilities vary, but a sincere interest in technical fields
is necessary. General courses relating to technology/computers along with a license in Ham Radio is major plus but not required.
WOR Interactive
The ideal candidate would be interested in learning about and participating in the development of two major websites, WOR710.com and WORRadionet.com, including all aspects of internet marketing, programming and sales. Knowledge of fundamental internet marketing techniques, including SEO and a working understanding of basic CMS systems and HTML are a strong plus. Duties include the ability and desire to work in a collaborative solutions-oriented environment, Internet and computer savvy, knowledgeable in HTML, knowledge in Photoshop, Joomla, and PHP, and a basic understanding of CMS fundamentals. Understanding of streaming media, including audio and video – experience serving a plus.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship. You will receive a modest stipend of $10 per day to assist with travel expenses.
Deadlines:
Fall, Spring and Summer applicants are accepted on a rolling basis.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit an updated resume to:
WOR 710HD
Attn: WOR Internship Program
111 Broadway
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Fax: (212) 398-5516
Billy Powers, Davidson College - Summer 2008
"Prior to coming to WOR this summer, I envisioned a typical internship to be comprised of going on coffee runs and taking lunch orders. For many interns, this is probably a reality. But, I am proud to say that this is not the case at WOR. In my brief time here, I have learned that WOR doesn’t view inters as free laborers who should perform odd jobs all day long while being deprived of real-life experience in their fields of interest. Since Day 1, I’ve been in the trenches with the rest of the WOR army. While I may be one of the lowest ranking officers, I still feel a sense of involvement and take pride in the station’s successes. This is no coincidence. An internship at WOR is all-inclusive. Advisors entrust their inters with real responsibilities because they know that doing so is critical to helping interns develop into professionals. I can honestly say that the knowledge I have gained from my experience at WOR will have as much (if not more) of an impact on my career as any class I have ever taken."
Sarah Breuer, Temple University - Summer 2008
"Interning at WOR has been a dream come true. It’s not a typical internship where you are busy making copies or stuffing envelopes all day, but you are hands on learning how radio works. I went on sales calls, I interacted with clients, talents and other departments of the station, and most of all I discovered what I want to do when I graduate. WOR has not only been an enormous part of my education; it has become my family. This was an opportunity of a lifetime and I am glad I was privileged enough to have had my interning experience here."
Lea Raneri, State University of New York at Oneonta - Summer 2008
" Interning this summer WOR Radio has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. With three years of college under my belt, I had plenty of information about theories and practices that were used by professionals in the “real world” to successfully communicate I was lacking the actual “real world” experience. At WOR I got that “real world” experience that I had been missing. I was told right off the bat that the intern program was very hands on and the interns actively participate in the company rather than copying and stapling (the stereotypical intern work). Active participation is what I got. My day to day routine included calling clients, going on calls with the sales executives and prospecting for new clients. I was also fortunate to work on one of the biggest events WOR puts on. The WOR staff themselves made it a pleasure to come to work. Everyone was so nice and willing to answer any questions I had. They made me feel right at home as soon as I walked in. I learned a lot this summer. I learned more than I can possibly say about being a professional and how to conduct business successfully. I also learned a lot about myself. I learned that I am capable of being put into a completely new environment and can hold my own. For anyone considering doing an internship related to Communications or Media, WOR has an exceptional program that I would recommend to anyone. I am truly grateful for everything WOR has taught me and will carry this experience with me forever."
Jaime Rudolph, University of Miami - Summer 2006
" I want to thank you for everything you have done for me this past summer at WOR. I approached the summer wanting to learn, gain experience, and maybe come away with some direction for my post graduate life! I accomplished all of those goals, and I thank you for helping me to do so. I learned so much more than I expected in so many different areas of radio and the media industry. I really enjoyed edited the different tracks and music segments. I really got to see what goes on behind the scenes and understand the way radio works. I was so impressed by the internship program as a whole. Everyone at the station was so nice; they helped me, taught me various things, and made it a comfortable environment. Thanks again."
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