Traffic Internship

Posted: Wednesday, April 8, 2009 7:00 AM

Have you ever wondered how a day's worth of radio is actually scheduled and tracked by the station? Traffic provides mission-critical information resources and reconciliation of daily radio schedule activity by producing daily program logs using the industry-standard software and technology. This position provides a great opportunity to learn all about how Radio Traffic really works.


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Department: Operations
Reports To: Traffic Coordinator
Positions Available: 1
Status: Unpaid
Opportunities will include:
  • Training on basic functions of our traffic scheduling software (Marketron's DeltaFlex)
  • Understanding of radio spot scheduling and radio spot availability structure
  • Understanding of Traffic Spot Insertion Orders
  • Organizational training regarding Traffic functions

Application Procedure

To apply for an internship, submit the following items to Capital Public Radio. Interviews for finalists will be set up after these materials are received.

Cover Letter

Your cover letter should include:

  • What internship opportunity you are applying for.
  • The name of your college or school.
  • Your graduate or undergraduate academic major and/or minor.
  • Name and contact information of your academic or internship advisor.

In addition please include your responses to the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in an internship at Capital Public Radio?
  • How do your relevant classes and work experience relate to the internship position you are applying for?
  • What do you hope to gain from your internship?
  • What can Capital Public Radio hope to gain from you?
  • How do you plan to use the skills you develop at Capital Public Radio in the future?

Resume

Please provide a current resume.

Supporting Material (optional)

Please supply any relevant supporting materials such as writing samples or audio samples if required.

Submitting Your Application

Submit cover letter, resume and any required supporting material to:

Human Resources
Capital Public Radio
7055 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826

internships@capradio.org

Fax 916-278-8989

You are welcome to enclose any specific questions you may have about our internships. Thank you for your interest in an internship at Capital Public Radio.