New York Public Radio – New York, NY
Internship
Overview:
New York Public Radio seeks an intern to work in our Publicity Department. In this role, the individual will assist the station’s Senior Director of Publicity and Publicist in their efforts to promote WNYC, WQXR and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space to local and national media.
The ideal candidate is well-organized, highly productive, self-motivated and detail-oriented – excellent interpersonal, telephone and written communications skills are a must. A significant part of the job will involve creating and updating press lists and department archives. The position requires an ability to multi-task and juggle various projects.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring daily papers and conducting blog research
Researching requests for Program Information
Assisting publicist in creating and assembling media kits, tracking media coverage
Researching media contacts and updating WNYC and WQXR’s electronic databases
Sorting, collating, copying and filing weekly media clippings about WNYC and WQXR and their programs
Providing support for events held in The Greene Space, the station’s street-level broadcast and performance studio
Qualifications:
Communications background is a plus, but all interested candidates are encouraged to apply
An appreciation for and interest in public radio, news and/or classical music
Strong writing and organizational skills
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with image editing programs such as Photoshop is a plus
Please send us a resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you want to be a publicity intern. You must be currently enrolled in a College/University or a recent graduate to qualify.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
New York Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites and encourages qualified applicants from all walks of life.