THINK INTERN – SUMMER 2024

KERA is looking for a Think Intern to help produce our daily talk show.

WHO WE ARE:

KERA reaches more than 2 million people weekly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR, KERA Arts and the Denton Record Chronicle. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for trusted educational programming and initiatives, community engagement and lifelong learning.

As we seek to recognize and reflect the increasing diversity among our audiences, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives to consider employment opportunities at KERA.

POSITION SUMMARY

Do you regularly refer friends with existential questions to This American Life episodes or begin conversations with “I heard this story on NPR…”? Are you the first to volunteer when something just needs to be done? Do you want an award-winning team to show you the ropes of producing a radio show?

If that sounds like you – and you’re a student with designs on a media career – you might just be the right intern for KERA’s Think show.

As a paid intern, you will be helping with the production of our daily talk show, Think, where host Krys Boyd picks the brains of documentarians, authors, politicians and influencers. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how the show is produced. You’ll play a vital role in helping Krys prepare for her interviews and you’ll actively participate in our pitch sessions – each semester, show ideas pitched by Think interns make it to the air.

This is an FLSA classified non-exempt position and will report to the Executive Producer, Think.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Interns play a vital role in making Think happen every day and responsibilities may change on a weekly or daily basis, depending on the needs of the department.

Compiling guest/topic research
Writing daily rundowns
Producing audio for shows
Pitching show and story ideas
Greeting and escorting in-studio guests
Writing social media teasers
Drafting web posts
Uphold and advance KERA’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
Perform additional duties as assigned

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL:
Qualified applicants must be current students (in an accredited degree program) or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship.

You should have knowledge of public radio and the Think show, strong writing and editing skills with a solid understanding of AP style. Audio editing experience, previous experience working for a daily news organization and knowledge of social media practices are not required but are preferred.

SALARY:

$16 per hour paid on a bi-weekly pay period. Interns can expect to work 15-20 hours per week.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:

The internship is based in Dallas/Fort Worth, but interns can work a hybrid schedule. Interns should have some availability between 9am and 5pm (M-F). Hours are flexible, and we will work with you to accommodate class schedules.

The internship will begin around May 20, 2024-August 9, 2024. There may be opportunities to extend the internship into the Fall 2024 term.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete the application on KERA’s employment page and attach a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should include a pitch for a Think show – including the topic we’ll discuss and who we should talk with – as well as links to samples of your written news stories, audio stories photography or video work. Please also share how you found out about this position.

KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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THINK INTERN – SUMMER 2024