WUNC Youth Reporting Institute Internships
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
WUNC-FM - 259000
Career Area :Public Relations/Communications/Marketing
Posting Open Date:11/19/2024
Application Deadline:12/13/2024
Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :WUNC Youth Reporting Institute Internships
Position Number:20010740, 20009831, 20012013
Vacancy ID:S024366
Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week:20
Work Schedule:Flexible hours, up to 16 hours per week
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:$18.00/hour
Proposed Start Date:01/06/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months or less
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:WUNC Radio provides quality news, information and entertainment programming to a broad listening audience that includes North Carolina, the United States and the world. WUNC serves North Carolinians from Greensboro to the Outer Banks through a network of seven stations.
Position Summary:North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC, the public radio station licensed to the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill, is hiring several interns for our Youth Reporting Institute. These are paid positions with flexible hours, up to 16 hours per week, with a pay rate of $18/hour. The positions will be in-person with some possibilities for hybrid/remote work. A computer will be provided. The positions are expected to start in January and run through May with possibilities to extend.
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience related to the area of assignment in a broadcast television, radio and emerging media environment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Excellent verbal & written communication skills; proficiency with standard spelling, grammar, punctuation, and style.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Understanding of journalistic practices, ethics and public radio core values.
Not Applicable.
Special Instructions :There are three open positions housed within different departments, and each department will supervise their intern(s). Here are the different positions for which you can apply:
Daily News Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC’s News department, primarily with the daily news team. They will be responsible for writing and producing audio and digital stories for our daily broadcast newscasts as well as online platforms. They will have opportunities to complete feature stories, as time allows. They may also perform administrative tasks or duties as assigned. Students are asked to dedicate one or two days a week during regular business hours preferred (Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.).
Digital Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC’s Digital Content Department, primarily with the digital news team. In this position, the intern will get the opportunity to learn the WUNC content managing system (Grove), and learn the workflow of a daily newsroom. The intern will play a backup role to digital producers, and be responsible for some web copy editing and posting to the WUNC website and social media channels.
In addition to sharing these day-to-day responsibilities, the intern will learn how to develop and report a digital-first story. This will include not only written copy, but also the responsibility to find or take photos and other visual elements for that story. It will also require the intern to produce some social media content for the WUNC Instagram and YouTube accounts. These can be vertical ‘TikTok style’ videos or, a collection of photos for an Instagram carousel-type post.
Due South Production Internship:
This intern will work within WUNC’s Programming department with the team behind Due South a daily talk show that’s a source for news, information and perspectives from across North Carolina and the South. This is an opportunity to learn audio editing, broadcast production, how to pitch stories, write scripts, and craft conversations around important topics and interesting guests. Interns will get hands-on experience producing pre-recorded segments, live broadcasts, and assisting with other elements of a daily show, including content for digital and social media.
Candidates should attach a cover letter explaining which position(s) they would like to apply for and why, and a current CV or resume with references included.
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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