About On The Media
Internship Guidelines
On the Media is accepting applications from people interested in helping out with the production of the program. Internships generally last four months, are unpaid, and can be full-time or part-time. They take place at WNYC-Radio in New York City, where OTM is produced.
Qualifications
There are no specific criteria for the OTM internship, and past interns have come to the show from a wide range of backgrounds. While we do not expect new interns to have any experience with radio production, some journalism experience is preferred. Basically, we are looking for applicants who are motivated, avid media consumers, and excited about learning.
Responsibilities
Interns are an integral part of OTM's staff, and assist with all aspects of the show's production. They sit in on editorial meetings, provide research assistance, and perform various menial tasks involved in the daily running of the office. Over the course of the four months, interns learn basic production skills, including field recording and digital audio editing, and are eventually encouraged to produce at least one segment for the show.Internship Schedule
Spring Term:
Feb. - May
Summer Term:
June-Sept
Aug.-Oct
Fall and Winter Term:
Nov.-Jan.
Application Deadline
Oct. 15, Jan. 15, May 15
How to Apply
Please send us a resume and cover letter explaining why you want to be an OTM intern. We also ask that you include a separate document with answers to the following questions:
- 1. Describe two of your favorite OTM segments, and why you liked them. (All previous shows are archived on the website.)
- 2. Describe one or two segments or shows that you think were less successful. Why didn't they work for you?
- 3. Suggest two story ideas (one paragraph each) for OTM. These can be pitches for simple "host-interviews-guest" segments, or for longer reporter pieces with multiple voices. In addition to describing the idea itself, you should also include ideas for voices in the piece/interview.
- 4. Tell us about your "media diet." (favorite magazines, TV shows, news sources, etc.)
Applications must be submitted by mail AND electronically.
Send snail-mail materials to:
Jamie York
On the Media, WNYC Radio
160 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013
Submit electronic versions to:
wnyc.org/jobs
Questions about the application process can be e-mailed to: onthemedia@wnyc.org with the subject heading "OTM Internship."
