89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU · 2 months ago
Archives Internship
DeKalb, IL
Internship
Onsite
InternNorthern Public Radio is offering a Radio Archives Internship that introduces qualified applicants to archiving and preserving radio audio. The internship provides hands-on experience with broadcast equipment and opportunities to engage with various elements of radio operations, including news and production.
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Responsibilities
Hands-on use of broadcast and production equipment
Assist in developing a system for searching and accessing archival audio, transcripts, and other print documents
Transfer audio from a variety of analog and digital formats to more stable and accessible formats
Contribute to the station’s social media presence regarding interesting finds as the archive progresses
Work with veteran reporters and producers in a mutually-respectful environment
Qualification
Required
Excellent writing skills
Strong interest in history, public radio, and preservation
Ability to work without constant supervision
Good judgment regarding treatment of one-of-a-kind materials
Company
89.5 WNIJ & 90.5 WNIU
As the broadcast arm of Northern Illinois University, the mission of Northern Public Radio is to enrich, inspire and inform adults in northern Illinois through programs and services that share ideas, encourage thought, give pleasure and create community.
Founded in 1954
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Staci Hoste
Chief Executive Officer
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