Radio & Social Media Intern for Ohm Radio 96.3

Radio News and Social Media Intern
Ohm Radio 96.3 is seeking a communication major to work in the radio station for the fall semester.

Ohm Radio 96.3 and Media Reform SC’s Mission:
Media Reform SC is a nonprofit dedicated to opening media to everyone in the community and to promoting non consolidation of media. The nonprofit applied to the FCC for a low power FM broadcast license and has been broadcasting since 2015. We broadcast more than 20 local music and public affairs shows.

General Statement of the Position:
Under direct supervision of the Station Manager, the intern will learn how to produce and host an half hour news show entitled, “Only on Ohm”, will post social media on all platforms, will assist during pledge weeks and fundraising events. There would also be opportunity to learn how to program the station and to work the board during live shows.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Research topics and do interviews for radio show
  • Record interview
  • Use Garage Band or other editing software to edit the show
  • Meet show deadlines
  • Create a Mixcloud site for the show
  • Post social media every week on Hootsuite
  • Assist during pledge week
  • Assist at any fundraising event
  • Opportunity to learn live studio production

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • General knowledge of social media
  • Audio production skills a plus
  • Journalism writing skills
  • Must have own laptop and transportation
  • Dependability
  • Good communication skills via email
  • Assertiveness and perseverance

Potential Learning Outcomes

Through this internship the intern will learn how to research news topics, do audio interviews, write broadcast copy, voice and edit a 30 minute public affairs show which airs every week. The intern will learn how to post social media for a radio station and get an overview of fundraising activities.

This is a non paid position. Intern completes 10-15 hours a week.

To apply, send your resume to ohmradio963@gmail.com.

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