What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Latin American Content Internship Job at Friends of KEXP in Seattle position at Friends of KEXP?
Job Type
Internship
Description
Department : Editorial
Direct Supervisor : Latin Partnerships and Editorial Manager
Position Status : May-November term, 15 hours per week (450 hours in total)
KEXP's Internship Program seeks to provide interns from historically under-invited and under-represented communities with hands-on work experience. Our program is designed to develop and equip emerging leaders in a variety of fields including music programming, audio production, and nonprofit capacity building.
All internships are a limited term, 15 hours per week (450 hours in total) and include :
- 22 per hour compensation
- opportunities for mentoring
- cohort activities
Internship Position Summary :
This intern works with the Latin Partnership and Editorial Manager to create high-quality content in both English and Spanish. The position will be engaged in the content development process from pre-to-post-production, including conducting research, coordinating interviews, editing audio, and drafting social media copy. The intern will gain experience in bilingual music programming and storytelling that connects communities around the world.
Essential duties include, but are not limited to :
Skills Learned :
Working Conditions : Interns are required to come into the office at least one day a week. Must be flexible with both working remotely or at the office, depending on need and company policy based on public health recommendations at the time. Remote working will require a consistently quiet and productive space, and office work operates in a typical business environment.
KEXP is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace. We believe that having staff, interns, and volunteers with diverse backgrounds enables KEXP to better meet our mission and serve music-loving communities around the world. We recognize that opportunities in radio and other creative industries have historically excluded and continue to disproportionately exclude Black and Indigenous people, people of color, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ people. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply.
Requirements
General Qualifications :
Physical Requirements : Long periods of being in a stationary position; operating a computer and other office equipment; frequently communicating by phone, email, and video conferencing; frequently remaining in a stationary position during meetings, discerning meeting content, expressing oneself, and exchanging accurate information.
Application closes at 7 : 00 PM PT on Friday, February 7, 2025.
For frequently asked questions, information on the application process, and who we are looking for, please visit kexp.org / internships . If you experience technical difficulties with your application, please email internships@kexp.org for assistance.
Salary Description
22 per hour
Salary : $22
