Broadcast Engineering Intern

Job Description

Job Title:    Broadcast Engineering Intern

Department:  Engineering & Technology

Reports To:  Chief Engineer, Studio

Classification: Temporary, Part Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location:  Colchester, Vermont

Cellular Phone Reimbursement Eligible: No

Prepared Date: February 2026

Application Requirements: Please include a resume and cover letter indicating why you would be the best candidate for this opportunity. Applications missing these requirements will be considered incomplete and thus not reviewed. 

Summary 

This pilot internship program, offered in partnership with the Vermont Association of Broadcasters (VAB), provides up to 120 hours of hands-on learning in studio broadcast engineering. Designed to give interns an introductory overview of day-to-day operations in both radio and television environments, the program emphasizes how studio engineering supports and contributes to the seamless delivery of media content to our listeners and viewers. Interns will observe and assist with technical workflows, gaining foundational experience in broadcast production and engineering support.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Exposure to Modern Audio over IP (AoIP) Broadcasting systems

  • Basic concepts in AoIP

  • Introduction to Wheatstone Wheatnet

  • Hands-on experience configuring a simple Wheatnet audio over IP system

  • Application of Wheatnet to daily radio production and air product delivery

• Exposure to Radio Automation systems

  • Overview of ENCO DAD automation system

  • Overview of traffic and operations, as related to air product delivery

• Exposure to Live Radio show Technical Production

  • Brief sit in on Morning edition and All Things Considered live shows

    • Reinforces understanding of satellite feeds from NPR, live hosting, automation, and clip playout

  • Act as Audio Assistant or (A2) for live broadcast classical performances

  • Shadow broadcast engineer to learn studio maintenance, technical support, and studio production workflows

• Introduction to Audio and Video Remote Contribution Methods

  • Comrex and TieLine audio codecs

    • FieldTap and ReportIT remote contributor applications

  • Quicklink video contribution hardware and software

  • Broadcast telephone system

  • Sit-in on Vermont Edition live broadcast using some of the above

• Exposure to television production environment

  • Overview of production equipment

  • Sit-in on production of Vermont This Week

• Exposure to a radio and/or television transmitter facility

  • Ride-along with TX engineer to appropriate site*; observe maintenance and repair tasks; understand basic air product flow from studio to transmitter

    • * site TBD, likely a drive-up site like Randolph, VT

• If opportunities are available in the internship timeframe, intern will assist with:

  • A live music broadcast

  • A remote radio broadcast

  • A video production

EXCELLENCE IN THIS ORGANIZATION 

• A high level of commitment and dedication to the mission of the organization and public media. 

• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with co-workers and audience, supporting and enhancing a culture of belonging.

• Preserving confidentiality appropriately.

• Servicing as an excellent ambassador for the organization, both formally and informally. Helping audience and potential audience members, donors, and potential donors connect with the organization.

• Facilitating excellent communications across departments, among employees, and with the public. Fostering open and candid relationships with Vermont Public audience and donors. Managing conflict constructively.

• Demonstrating a commitment to the continuous improvement of the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission and vision.

• Demonstrating and encouraging creativity and enthusiasm for this work.

• Expressing consistent, high-performance expectations for themselves, their department, the leadership, and the organization itself.

• Developing a broad understanding of the organization’s departments, programs, and services to assist donors, collaborate effectively with peers, ensure respectful communication and teamwork among departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

Candidates must be entering their junior or senior year at an accredited college, university, or trade school; be majoring or minoring in or enrolled in a program for broadcast television/radio, communications, media, audio/video production, marketing, engineering or other related fields; be a Vermont resident OR a non-resident student currently attending an accredited college or university in Vermont. 

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk, hear, and sit or stand. This position requires the use of computers, hand tools, and electronic test equipment. This position requires occasional travel. The employee may be exposed to harsh environmental conditions and areas where high voltage is present.

Physical Demands

Work involves standing and walking for brief periods, bending, and filing, but most duties are from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials on a computer screen. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboards at a moderate skill level. 

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note: This is not an all-encompassing statement of this position’s responsibilities. While it attempts to be comprehensive, new responsibilities may be assigned to this position at any time.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Vermont Public is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We work diligently to recruit a broad pool of candidates and to hire and promote qualified individuals whose personal experiences, characteristics, and talents reasonably reflect the diversity of the communities served by Vermont Public. Our equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.

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