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Summer Talk Show Production Internship

Connecticut Public
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Internship Description
Availability: Summer 2024

Hours:  11-weeks with a maximum of 20 hours per week.  Internships can work in either a fully remote or hybrid environment.  The best approach is hybrid so interns can benefit from collaborative in-person opportunities. 

Start date: June 3, 2024 through August 9, 2024

Internship Summary: 
Talk Show Production interns assist CT Public Radio producers in the production and development of our flagship daily shows and  weekly programs (Where We Live, Colin McEnroe Show, Audacious, The Wheelhouse, and Disrupted.)  A learning environment might include work with producing, writing, and editing for live and pre-taped shows, either fully virtual or on-site. These shows are interactive, combining interviews, listener call-ins, email, and social media and topics range from current events, politics, social trends, and the arts.  Several shows are also podcasts, where interns will have the ability to produce fully digital shows.

The Content Team and CT Public's Storytelling and Originals Team provides training in website production, audio production, radio continuity, and remote recording. Interns can expect to observe and take part in live and taped broadcasts. As the internship progresses, training in news production, feature writing and show production is also possible.  Interns can expect to work a maximum of 20 hours per week. Individual scheduling and days/times of work can be negotiated with the applicable Manager.  Interns are all paid bi-weekly and must complete Timecards. All interns are required to attend a Newcomer's Orientation/Onboarding, scheduled for their first day.

Internship Responsibilities

  • Act as first point of contact for guests.
  • Assist with and gather, "virtual--or live--person on the street" interviews for produced show segments.
  • Assist with screening phone calls during live broadcasts of Where We Live and The Colin McEnroe Show.
  • Attend regular show planning meetings and support the generation of show ideas.
  • Conduct research on show topics and share content online. 
  • Craft questions and write up interviews.
  • Deliver content on tight deadlines and with precision timing.
  • Other tasks as assigned.
  • Produce on-air, taped, and online story content.
  • Research or produce visual or social media assets for web
  • Support the administrative and technical show needs.
  • Write, edit, and post articles and modules for online publication in collaboration with the Social Media Team

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Baseline production techniques.
  • Adobe programs and/or other video and audio editing software.
  • Awareness of the public radio mission and mission / vision of CT Public.

Skill in: 

  • Computer and Internet for research and the full O365 suite,, as well as Zoom and / or Skype.
  • Conducting credible research.
  • Editing websites.
  • Interpersonal and /or telephone skills.
  • Organizing, self-starting and the ability to work independently.
  • Working with Microsoft Office 365 apps and programs, including Smartsheets, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
  • Writing, proofreading, and editing.

Ability to: 

  • Arrive in the virtual, or on-site, space when scheduled, and meet deadlines as assigned.
  • Be creative and original, yet respond to feedback and editorial direction.
  • Learn and share knowledge with others.
  • Learn basics of radio production, report, and tell diverse stories representative of our Connecticut community.
  • Juggle multiple tasks with accuracy and efficiency and work well with all staff.

Candidates should be pursuing a career or course of study related to Communications or Journalism, however, other majors and interests are always considered.