WPTS Radio—Pitt's student-run FM radio station—seeks interns for three positions: writing, programming, and marketing. Interns will be supervised by WPTS Radio General Manager. See below for individual position descriptions.
WPTS Radio WRITING Internship: Writing Intern will work 10 hours per week supporting the staff of WPTS Radio in the research and creation of on-air scripts and website content. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, principles of broadcast writing and applicable radio/audio technologies. Duties may include: Research and writing of on-air promos and liners; Research and writing of public service announcements; Producing written content for wptsradio.org; Recording and production of scripts.
WPTS Radio PROGRAMMING Internship: Programming Intern will work 10 hours per week supporting the Programming and Music departments of WPTS Radio in the creation and organization of content for WPTS Radio. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, develop familiarity with professional-grade radio/audio technologies and learn philosophies of radio programming. Duties may include: Creation of station playlists; Scheduling on-air elements in MusicMaster software; Categorization and maintenance of music library; Voice-tracking of radio shows; Production of audio elements.
WPTS Radio MARKETING Internship: Marketing intern will support the Promotions and Underwriting departments of WPTS Radio in expanding the WPTS audience, executing events and developing external contacts. Interns will be taught best practices of radio industry, and will learn how to connect with an audience and execute events. Duties may include: Assistance in developing and executing station events; Development of sales leads; Conceptualizing and designing station promotional materials; Designing and posting flyers; Interfacing with external partners.
All interns should possess the following qualifications: Interns must be University of Pittsburgh undergraduate student. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills. General knowledge of radio and social media. Familiarity with WPTS Radio and/or alternative music a plus.
These positions are unpaid but can earn up to three credits.
Internship is available in fall and spring semesters. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Greg Weston at grw8@pitt.edu