About the Position
Position Responsibility:
- Learn writing, reporting, and production techniques for radio.
- Make calls to news sources.
- Edit tape.
- Assist with production.
Required Education and Experience:
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at the College of St. Benedict or St. John’s University with Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing as of Fall 2021.
- Coursework must have an emphasis in writing, communications, English or a related field.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Awareness of current events, news topics and issues is essential.
- Ability to follow directions and work under deadlines.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, curious, and detail-oriented.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Strong writing skills preferred with previous high school or college newspaper experience or media work (writing and/or photography) desirable.
- Experience in creating multi-media content and/or production experience.
- Familiarity with basic production skills (audio or video editing) desirable, and/or some experience with online production and editing.
- Familiarity with the use of social media platforms, computer graphics and/or data visualization helpful.