Intern, Financial Literacy Podcast - Marketplace
About The Position
Join us in our mission to raise the economic intelligence of the nation: to connect what’s happening in the global and national economy to the decisions we make with our own wallets, and to make us feel less alone about our financial choices. As the Marketplace Financial Literary Podcast Intern, you'll collaborate on our award-winning portfolio of financial literacy podcasts, including a weekly version of our show about money and life, This Is Uncomfortable, and our seasonal podcast for kids and families, Million Bazillion. This internship is a great opportunity if you want to pursue a career in journalism and podcasting. You'll develop your skills as an emerging journalist to create financial literacy programming with an emphasis on explainers and human-centered news-you-can-use - working with an experienced team who will guide them thoughtfully. This position will collaborate across platforms and departments and be responsible for work on podcasts, the website, social, and broadcast.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months.
- Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) throughout the internship.
- Some professional newsroom experience (e.g. college: newspaper, radio station, magazine, etc.).
- Demonstrate interest/experience in financial literacy, the role money plays in our lives, or the economy.
- Some experience in some sort of audio platform.
Nice To Haves
- Interest/experience working on a weekly podcast.
- Interest and maybe some experience in video (short form).
- Interest in comedy, pop culture, kids edu-tainment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with show producers to brainstorm, book, prep, edit tape, prepare scripts, implement feedback, fact checking, etc. for the This Is Uncomfortable podcast.
- Collaborate with show producers to shape scripted episodes for Million Bazillion.
- Record interviews, cut tape, and perform sound design for audio production and editing.
- Conduct research and fact-checking to prep hosts and ensure script accuracy.
- Collaborate with additional digital teams to create web and social extensions, working alongside producers.
Benefits
- Eligible to accrue sick time off
- Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
- Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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