Urban Unrest

29 March 2007 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

“Making Contact” is an internationally syndicated, public affairs program,
heard on over 200 radio stations. The staff of “Making Contact” is small,
but extremely talented, committed, intelligent, seasoned and professional.
We are seeking individuals who are energetic, respectful, professional and
team players.

In return, the intern will learn how to produce a segment or feature for
“Making Contact.” (S)he will learn audio editing, voicing, script writing,
interviewing and field reporting. By the time the intern leaves, he or she
will have produced at least one feature segment for us for national
broadcast.

This internship is unpaid. College credit can be given, but is not
necessary.

Application Deadline is April 16, 2007.

Basics
* 12-20 hours a week, or 150 hours per semester

* 4-6 month commitment

* Must be reliable and flexible

* Should be familiar with community and public radio

* Knowledgeable and passionate about current events. Includes some
knowledge of human rights issues and social-justice advocacy groups and
issues.

* Interns must have an interest in producing segments or features for
“Making Contact”

Skills & Responsibilities
* Must have excellent research skills. As a progressive media outlet, our
mission is to interview and tap into the expertise of people who span the
political and social spectrum, not just the conventional “experts” or
“officials”. The qualified intern is responsible for helping us identify who
those lesser-known yet valuable people and community groups are.

* Ability to book and conduct interviews (in-person & phone interviews) and
assist in script writing

* Qualified individuals should have a basic knowledge of how to use a
microphone, minidisc recorder, headphones, and how to plug into a multbox.
If the candidate does not have these general experiences, he/she must be
willing to be trained.

* Some knowledge of Cool Edit Pro/Pro Tools/Sound Forge or any other
applicable editing software a plus

* Additional responsibilities include: transcription, audio editing,
selecting soundbites/clips, participating in listening/critique sessions and
attending meetings, as needed

Additionals
* Some journalistic experience a plus (i.e. school or community radio,
writing for school paper)

* Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. NRP is an Equal
Opportunity Organization and does not discriminate on the basis of gender,
color, sexual preference, disability, national origin, religion, or economic
status.

If you’re interested, first please check out our website to see what we’re
all about. Then if you’re really interested, please fill out and return our
(printer-friendly) Production Intern Application and send to us with your
cover letter and resume. If you have print work samples and/or a demo reel
(MP3s, CD or even cassette tape), include that as well.

Thank you for your interest in National Radio Project’s “Making Contact”
internship.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 16, 2007

Mail submissions to:

1714 Franklin Street
#100-251
Oakland, CA 94612

Email Submissions or Questions to:

lrudman@radioproject.org

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