News Intern

Nevada Public Radio News Internship

Nevada Public Radio is looking for a dynamic, hard-working student intern to work on Desert Companion magazine and KNPR’s State of Nevada radio program. This internship gives multimedia journalism experience, allowing the intern to work on the production and publication of an NPR-affiliated daily broadcast talk show, weekly newsletter, bimonthly city-regional magazine, and related podcasts.

Why intern with us? KNPR’s State of Nevada is Nevada Public Radio’s flagship news and public affairs program, serving more than 100,000 listeners during its broadcast. Airing on the urban and rural network of Nevada Public Radio, we cover most of the state, and parts of southern California, Arizona, and Utah.

Desert Companion is the valley’s premier city magazine, celebrating the pursuits, passions, and aspirations of Southern Nevadans. With award-winning feature journalism and design, Desert Companion has been informing, entertaining, and inspiring readers for 17 years. In 2020, we launched a weekly DC newsletter, which publishes profiles, reviews, Q&As, essays, humor, and more.

Nevada Public Radio’s multimedia newsroom produces both State of Nevada and Desert Companion. As our editorial intern, you’d be part of the team whose interviews, commentary, and analysis spark dialogue, engage people, and define the spirit of Southern Nevada.

Summary

• The intern will work 10-12 hours per week for the duration of 12-15 weeks (one semester), for a total of 150 hours.
• Schedule can be customizable for each intern, with approval.
• This is a paid position at $19.00 per hour.
• The intern would report to the Managing Editor.
• To complete the internship, the intern must either produce at least one 15-minute episode of State of Nevada or write one 1,000- to 1,500-word article, from pitching the idea through production/publication of the piece (including web copy). Stories can be on air, online, in print, or (preferably) all three.

What to Expect

• The intern will be exposed to a variety of tasks involved in the show/magazine’s production. These tasks may include:
• Pitching, reporting, and developing story ideas.
• Producing on-air segments.
• Operating the board during live and recorded segments.
• Hosting a radio segment or podcast episode.
• Assisting with research and fact-checking.
• Participating in editorial meetings, pitch meetings, and general staff meetings.

Requirements

• The intern must supply a resume and cover letter expressing interest in the internship program.
• If available, the intern should include clips/reel.
• The intern should have an interest in writing, journalism, and/or publishing. They should be able to write with clarity and flair — or be enthused to learn how.
• Enrollment in a journalism/media degree program is preferred. If also interning for academic credit, this must be communicated up-front, the intern must obtain approval from their university for the Nevada Public Radio internship. If a minimum number of hours is required for academic credit, this will need to be communicated and approved before internship starts.

How to Apply

Go to our careers page and apply at: https://knpr.org/apply

Nevada Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.