WUNC Youth Reporting Institute Internships
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

WUNC-FM - 259000

Career Area :

Public Relations/Communications/Marketing

Posting Open Date:

11/19/2024

Application Deadline:

12/02/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

WUNC Youth Reporting Institute Internships

Position Number:

20010740, 20009831, 20012013

Vacancy ID:

S024366

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

20

Work Schedule:

Flexible hours, up to 16 hours per week

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$18.00/hour

Proposed Start Date:

01/06/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months or less

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of seven stations.

Position Summary:

North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC, the public radio station licensed to the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, is hiring several interns for our Youth Reporting Institute. These are paid positions with flexible hours, up to 16 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18/hour. The positions will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The positions are expected to start in January and run through May with possibilities to extend.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and public radio core values.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions :

There are three open positions housed within different departments, and each department will supervise their intern(s). Here are the different positions for which you can apply:

Daily News Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC's News department, primarily with the daily news team. They will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as online platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Students are asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).

Digital Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC's Digital Content Department, primarily with the digital news team. In this position, the intern will get the opportunity to learn the WUNC content managing system (Grove), and learn the workflow of a daily newsroom. The intern will play a backup role to digital producers, and be responsible for some web copy editing and posting to the WUNC website and social media channels.

In addition to sharing these day-to-day responsibilities, the intern will learn how to develop and report a digital-first story. This will include not only written copy, but also the responsibility to find or take photos and other visual elements for that story. It will also require the intern to produce some social media content for the WUNC Instagram and YouTube accounts. These can be vertical 'TikTok style' videos or, a collection of photos for an Instagram carousel-type post.

Due South Production Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC's Programming department with the team behind Due South a daily talk show that's a source for news, information and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. This is an opportunity to learn audio editing, broadcast production, how to pitch stories, write scripts, and craft conversations around important topics and interesting guests. Interns will get hands-on experience producing pre-recorded segments, live broadcasts, and assisting with other elements of a daily show, including content for digital and social media.

Candidates should attach a cover letter explaining which position(s) they would like to apply for and why, and a current CV or resume with references included.

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