Dick
Broadcasting
Internship
Application Packet
WKRR 92.3 FM – Rock 92
WKZL 107.5 FM – 1075KZL
Summertime Brews Festival
Dear Intern Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the Dick Broadcasting (WKRR/WKZL) Internship Program. Our internship program offers a unique and exciting opportunity to experience the day-to-day activities of the radio stations.
This program will enable you to:
–Receive hands-on education and training on the planning, coordination and execution of the radio business as well as event planning.
—Establish industry contacts and relationships for your future network
—Become better informed on the day-to-day operations of running a commercial radio station.
—Become inspired on the effectiveness and influence of radio in the public
Community
—Receive educational/college credit earned towards your internship.
Internships are offered year round and are divided into semesters/ sessions. These internships are available to students fulfilling the following requirements:
—Student must be at least 18 (possibly 21 depending on specific internship) years of age:
—Have an interest/major/concentration in broadcasting/ marketing/music/sales/writing/event planning
—Enrolled in a local college or university program for the specific purpose of gaining school credits toward a degree
–Ability to commute at specified times to the station
—Dress appropriate for professional work environment
—Possess a positive and professional attitude.
Please take the time to peruse this information packet. Inside you will find all necessary information regarding the internship program.
Good luck! Thank you for your interest in the Dick Broadcasting Internship Program
Dick Broadcasting
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
To apply for a position in The Dick Broadcasting Internship Program please submit the following completed materials:
1. All items, completed from within this application which are…
A.) Internship Application Form, B.) Internship Agreement, C.) Internship Program Confidentiality Clause, D.) Internship Interest Form, E.) Internship Availability Form, F.) Statement of Interest
2.) Please also include a current resume with application.
3.) Once awarded the internship, a letter from your college or university (must be on their letterhead) stating that you are currently enrolled and will be receiving college credit for your internship.
4.) Once awarded internship, a current transcript
5.) Once awarded internship, a valid driver’s license
Completed Application and attachments should be sent to:
Name: Dave Aiken
Title: Assistant Program and Music Director
OR
Name: Lauren McCombs
Title: Promotions and Events Director
Dick Broadcasting Company
192 East Lewis Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
NOTE: All materials must be submitted to the person(s) indicated above.
All materials and parts of #1 and #2 above must be included at the time of application. Your application cannot be processed without these items. Following submission of the above, you will be contacted for an interview.
Items #3, #4, #5 will be required AFTER you are awarded the internship.
DICK BROADCASTING
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
TODAY’S DATE: _________________________________
FULL NAME: __________________________________________________________________________
ALIAS NAME: _________________________________________________________________________
FULL RESIDENCE ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________
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ALL CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: _____________________________________________________
PARENTS/GUARDIAN NAME: __________________________________________________________
PARENTS/GUARDIAN FULL ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
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PARENTS/GUARDIAN
ALL CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: _____________________________________________________
ANOTHER NAME/ADDRESS & NUMBER FOR US TO CONTACT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY:
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SCHOOL CURRENTLY ATTENDING: ___________________________________________________
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER: ____________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC ADVISOR NAME: __________________________________________________________
ACADEMIC ADVISOR PHONE NUMBER: ________________________________________________
MAJOR: _________________________________ MINOR: ____________________________________
ENROLLMENT STATUS: ______________________________________________________________
GRADUATION DATE: __________________________________________________________________
DICK BROADCASTING
INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT
I, _________________________________________________________ hereby request that WKZL and WKRR (Dick Broadcasting Co.) allow me to participate in their internship program. I acknowledge that, if I am accepted, I will not be an employee or an agent of Dick Broadcasting, but will act solely as an unpaid intern, gaining college credit and experience exclusively for my own benefit, and will not represent to any party that I am an employee.
In consideration of the opportunity to acquire such experience, I do hereby release, hold harmless and forever discharge WKRR-FM, WKZL-FM and Dick Broadcasting, its owners, successors, agents, heirs and employees from any and all liability for personal injury or property damage which I may sustain in the course of, as a result of, or as a consequence of directly or indirectly, my internship at Dick Broadcasting.
This ________________________ day of __________________________, 20______
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Intern Applicant Name Intern Applicant Signature
Manager of Department where internship to occur:
I have fully explained the above statement to the intern applicant. Any and all questions intern as have been explained and intern fully understands above-captioned statement.
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Manager Signature
DICK BROADCASTING
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE
I, _______________________________________________________ agree to respect the confidentiality and privacy of listeners and contacts of WKRR, WKZL and Dick Broadcasting Radio.
Confidential information includes but is not limited to; plans, employment information, social security numbers, dates of birth, advertiser relations, news story sources, staff members phone numbers and any other information I might be privy to in the course of my internship.
I understand that the information of a confidential nature that I am exposed to must remain confidential and is not to be discussed with anyone outside of the radio stations.
I understand that breaching the trust of confidentiality; will result in the termination of my internship without credit for course completion.
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Intern Signature Date
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Dick Broadcasting Representative Date
DICK BROADCASTING
INTERNSHIP INTEREST FORM
Please mark your areas of interest by ranking them from 1-5 with 1 being of most importance to you and 5 being least.
_________ General Administration
_________ Engineering
_________ WKRR/WKZL Programming Department
_________ Production
_________ Marketing and Promotions and Event Planning Department
________Creative Services/Traffic/Account Executive
List school/college courses taken applicable to your main area of interest:
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Dick Broadcasting (WKRR/WKZL)
INTERNSHIP AVAILABILITY FORM
____________ FALL SESSION From _________ through __________
____________ FALL SESSION From _________ through __________
____________ SPRING SESSION From _________ through __________
____________ SUMMER SESSION From _________ through __________
NUMBER OF HOURS AVAILABLE PER DAY
(MUST BE AT LEAST 20 HOURS TOTAL PER WEEK)
MONDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL __________O’CLOCK = TOTAL _________
TUESDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL __________O’CLOCK = TOTAL _________
WEDNESDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL __________O’CLOCK = TOTAL _________
THURSDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL _________ O’CLOCK = TOTAL __________
FRIDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL _________ O’CLOCK = TOTAL __________
SATURDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL _________ O’CLOCK = TOTAL __________
SUNDAY FROM _________ O’CLOCK UNTIL _________ O’CLOCK = TOTAL __________
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK ___________________________
DICK BROADCASTING
WKRR & WKZL
Statement of Interest
Please state, in 200 words or less, why you would like to become an intern… (Please print neatly or type