SummitMedia Summer Internship Program
SummitMedia Summer Internship Program:
Thank you for your interest in SummitMedia’s Summer Internship Program.
Openings are located in our media markets - Birmingham, Greenville, Honolulu, Knoxville, Louisville, Omaha, Richmond, Springfield, and Wichita. YOU MUST BE LIVING IN THE MARKET AREA to be considered.
Our Program is designed to give first-hand, real life experience in the radio broadcast and digital media industry while earning academic credit and life experiences. Internships enhance classroom learning through practical, career-related work experience. Interns will have an opportunity to observe and gain hands-on experiences.
Please read and review this information carefully before submitting this assessment.
How the SummitMedia Internship Program works and next steps for YOU to be considered:
- Actively enrolled Student must apply to the Talent Bank and then complete the SummitMedia Internship Program assessment (this form) to be considered.
- Interviews and selection process will begin approximately 8-10 weeks prior to the term. *Summer Term application process is first come, first serve and the deadline for consideration is no later than 4/21/2023. SummitMedia's Internship Selection Committee will evaluate all applicants - interviews are not guaranteed.
- Student must provide school internship requirements at the beginning of the program.
- Student’s behavior, attendance, and attitude will be reviewed with all department leaders. All evaluations will be discussed with the student and shared with school officials.
- To gain college credit, an official letter from the college or university is required with the application process.
Internship Term availability: Summer Term is approximately 6-8 weeks, typically held between May- August, start and end date vary.
Internship Areas of Focus: (During the Internship program students will be exposed and receive training on the following items listed, but not limited to)
- Primary focus: Work with the PROMOTIONS department on station branding, social media, events planning, on-site coordination, set-up, post-event duties, and prize distribution.
- Work with the SALES and SALES OPERATIONS department on client needs analysis, RFP's, sales operations, marketing proposal writing, order submission, and attending client presentations.
- Work with the ACCOUNTING department on client collections.
- Work with the PROGRAMMING department to learn how to operate board equipment, commercial spot creation, station promotions, and other radio production duties.
- May include some local travel (if class schedule and workload permits).
During this internship, student will become familiarized with the daily demands of a highly engaged and demanding multi-media company. Students will work in a dynamic team environment with opportunities to practice & exhibit professional behaviors and skills in areas listed, but not limited to:
- Effective written and verbal skills
- Attention to detail and organization
- Assisting multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Mastering time management and prioritization
- Maneuvering through a fast-paced organization
- Being proactive and goal-orientated
- Exhibiting problem-solving, analytical and creative thinking skills
- Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Working cooperatively in a team environment
To be considered, please apply using this link and choosing "internship opportunities under the experience category.
https://www.summitmediacorp.com/apply
Thank you!