Studio 360 Internship Guidelines

Studio 360 is looking for sharp, enthusiastic self-starters, with or without radio skills, to participate in the program as interns.

Internships last about four months and require at least a 21-hour commitment. (Full-time interns are preferred.) Internships take place at WNYC in Lower Manhattan. There is a $12 stipend per day.

Internships generally run on the academic calendar: roughly September-December, January-April, and May-August. Exact duration may be flexible.

Responsibilities

Interns assist in all aspects of producing Studio 360. They sit in on editorial meetings, provide research assistance, pitch ideas, transcribe tape, gather materials for the website, and perform various tasks involved in running the office. Over the course of the term, interns learn fundamental radio skills (including audio editing) and will assist staff in producing segments for the show. Interns with audio production skills will receive more advanced training, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Past interns have come from a wide variety of backgrounds. There are no specific criteria except a passion for the arts and popular culture, and a fascination with creative radio. While we do not expect new interns to have experience with radio production, some journalism experience is preferred. We have also had successful internships with professionals from other fields making career changes. In short, we are looking for applicants who are motivated, avid cultural consumers, and who are excited to learn.

All interns must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

How to Apply

Send us a resume and cover letter explaining why you would like to help produce Studio 360. Tell us about your culture diet — favorite magazines, books, TV shows, trends you’re following, movies, music, etc. Briefly describe any relevant journalism, broadcasting, or other media skills; familiarity with office software; and your research experience.

We also ask that you specifically address the following:
1. Describe two of your favorite Studio 360 segments and why you liked them.
2. Describe one or two segments or shows that you think were less successful. What would you have done to make them stronger?
3. Suggest two story ideas (one paragraph each) for Studio 360. These can be pitches for simple "host-interviews-guest" segments, or for longer reported pieces with multiple voices. In addition to describing the idea itself, you should also include ideas for voices in the piece/interview.

Although it is not required, we invite you to submit samples of your work, including writing or audio samples. Audio samples must be submitted on CD, or we can stream them off of a website — but please do not send audio files via e-mail.

Application deadlines are as follows:

FALL
Deadline: June 30
Notification: July 30
Start Date: September 12

SPRING
Deadline: October 30
Notification: November 30
Start Date: January 9

SUMMER
Deadline: February 15
Notification: March 15
Approx. Start Date: May 1

Submit your application to:
Internships
Studio 360
WNYC Radio
160 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013

Or by e-mail to: jlawton@wnyc.org.

Questions about the application and/or the internship can be e-mailed to studio360@wnyc.org with the subject heading "Studio 360 internship."