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WSLR News summer intern
WSLR + Fogartyville
Sarasota/Hybrid, FL
Broadcast/Television
Company Information
As a WSLR news intern, you will assist the News Director with all aspects of news gathering and producing weekday newscasts that air on WSLR.
Qualifications
- Candidate should have a strong interest in community radio journalism and possess excellent writing, research, communication, and organizational skills.
- Must be punctual, professional, familiar with basic computer applications, able to prioritize and see projects through to completion, and have demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently.
- Candidate should also express interest in news and current events.
- Some previous editing/reporting/producing experience is preferred.
- Must be a current student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Duties
- The qualified intern is responsible for helping us identify who those lesser-known yet valuable people and community groups are.
- Ability to book and conduct interviews (in-person & phone interviews) and assist in script writing
- Transcription, audio editing, selecting soundbites/clips, participating in listening/critique sessions and attending meetings, as needed
