Music Intern
Description
Who We Are
KCRW is a public media leader, creating and curating a unique mix of content centered around music discovery, NPR news, cultural exploration and informed public affairs. We are driven by the spirit of Los Angeles and deliver in innovative ways -- on the radio, digitally and in person -- to diverse, curious communities around the corner and around the world.
How You’ll Make An Impact
KCRW is looking for an organized, hardworking, creative, and passionate intern to join our Music department in Summer 2023, from June to August. The Music Intern will work with the Program Director of Music for 40 hours/week to support the department through the screening of music submissions, communicating with artists, writing for our music team and for newsletters, and working on social media assets and various music initiatives. This position provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the music industry and public radio operations at one of the country’s most well-known stations.
This is a paid internship at $16.90/hr.
What You’ll Do
- Screening of music submissions
- Communicating with artists
- Writing for our music team and for newsletters
- Working with our social media team
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
What You Bring
- An understanding of music file formats and content management systems preferred
- Broad knowledge of music history and current trends
- Understanding of social media platforms
- Passion for discovering new music
This position is open to currently enrolled undergraduate college students who:
- Are currently enrolled as undergraduates, including students enrolled in associate degree (community college) programs in Los Angeles County.
- Are residents of Los Angeles County attending college outside of the region or currently attending college in Los Angeles County.
- Are able to legally work within the United States.
- Prospective graduates who will complete their undergraduate degree between May 1, 2023, and December 1, 2023, need not be currently enrolled at the time of the internship.
The following students are not eligible:
- Candidates who have already earned a BA, BS or a higher degree.
- Candidates who have previously participated in the Los Angeles County of Arts and Culture Arts Internship Program.
- Candidates who are current or former staff members, employees, board members, trustees, officers, and/or directors of the organization.
- Candidates who are relatives of any of KCRW’s current staff members, employees, board members, trustees, officers, and/or directors
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