What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Podcast - Marketplace Job at American Public Media Group in Los Angeles position at American Public Media Group?
Position Information :
- Start Date : June 16 - December 5, 2025
- Hours : 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 9 : 00 - 5 : 00pm)
- Location : Preference Los Angeles, CA; or New York, NY but open to DC and remote locations
- Compensation : $20.00 / hour
- Application deadline : Application will close once finalists are selected
Intern, Podcasts - Marketplace :
Eager to gain hands-on podcast experience at the most listened to business news show in the country and on public radio? The Marketplace Podcast team is looking for an intern to collaborate on our podcast offerings, in particular our shows that teach kids and young people about money including our award-winning podcast for kids and families, Million Bazillion.
This internship is a great opportunity if you want to pursue a career in explainer journalism and podcasting or have an interest in scripted non-fiction podcasts for kids and young people. You will work closely with a small production team to get experience in all aspects of podcast creation and production while learning how to use humor and skits to answer the tough questions that kids have about money and the economy. Be ready to gain real experience in creating multi-channel digital content to help reach our audience. Additionally, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate with other shows in Marketplace's diverse portfolio, including a chatty daily news show to award-winning long-form narrative journalism on climate solutions and public policy, to a lifestyle show for millennials about money.
Key Learning Goals :
Our Podcast teams are small and collaborative. You will have the opportunity to learn a variety of skillsfrom technical skills, like recording and editing audio, to soft skills like communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. Through this immersive learning experience, you will :
Responsibilities :
In this hands-on role, you will assist the production team in the following ways :
Benefits :
Programming :
Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Next Step in the Application :
In addition to your skills and knowledge, we want to get to know you in the application process. In addition to your resume, please include a cover letter (of no more than 1 page) with answers to the following :
Physical Demands and Working Conditions :
Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
Moderate noise level.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM
Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media are grateful for the long-time, generous philanthropy of Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan for investing in the future of public media through transformational internships and fellowships. Their recent grant will significantly strengthen our internship program, produce enriching programming, and prepare the next generation for careers in public media. We are pleased to recognize this generous support in the name of the program - the MacMillan Internship & Fellowship Program at MPR|APM.
Salary : $20
