Reports to: Executive Producer, Penguins Radio Network
Based at: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (with additional remote locations)
Requirements: Eligible students should have a major or minor concentration in communications/journalism or broadcasting. Experience with remote radio broadcasts as well as Adobe Audition or ProTools a plus. Hours vary on game-days due to morning skates, but the interns should be available primarily weekday mornings and all games. This internship is open to students entering their junior or senior year in college, with 20-40 hours of flexible availability each week. The internship is paid hourly at the rate of $10 per hour. Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.
Key Responsibilities: Students will be responsible for helping to create the on-air production of Penguins Radio Network. Invaluable experience will be gained in the areas of:
- Commercial production
- Station imaging
- Gathering of sound actualities from players and coaches
- Covering live sporting events
- Game night production
- Game night promotional fulfillment
- Interaction with on-air talent
- Commercial trafficking
- Writing
- Securing guests
- Working with a professional sports organization in a media environment
- Uploading of Podcasts
- Social Media for Penguins Live (X and Facebook)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
