The WABE internship program is designed to provide students with a learning opportunity in broadcasting and the functional areas of Radio and Television. Interns experience job shadowing, hands-on training, mentorship, real-time feedback, and real work experience. WABE offers internships in Radio News, Production, Marketing, and Information Technology.
Note: Internship opportunities become available and are determined by departmental request. Some opportunities may not be available during all open internship periods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, in particular), Canva
- Ability to multitask, from one project to the next, with ease and flexibility
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain an organized workflow
- Ability to be a team player AND problem-solve independently
- A great attitude and a willingness to learn
- All applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate college student. The internship you are applying for should complement your major/minor area of study or degree. Interns are expected to be available between 10 – 29 hours a week during an internship period. Internships are for academic credit and/or must be approved by your school or university.
Note: Internship opportunities become available and are determined by departmental request. Some opportunities may not be available at the time desired.
Qualifications: All applicants must be a student - college or graduate school. The internship you are applying for should benefit your major/minor area of study or degree. Interns are expected to be available between 10 to 29 hours a week during an 8-12 week internship period. Internships are for academic credit and/or must be approved by your school or university. Two (2) letters of reference are recommended.
Skills Required
- Current undergraduate or graduate student
- Internship must complement the applicant’s major, minor, or degree
- Availability for 10–29 hours per week during an 8–12 week internship
- Internship must qualify for academic credit or be approved by the applicant’s school or university
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint
- Proficiency with Canva
- Ability to multitask with flexibility
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain an organized workflow
- Ability to work collaboratively and solve problems independently
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Two letters of reference
What We Do
WABE connects Atlanta to Atlantans. As the NPR and PBS affiliate for the Metro Atlanta Area, WABE provides our community with the national content it loves as well as award-winning journalism, radio shows, podcasts and television programs. WABE is 100% independent, 100% nonprofit and 100% committed to amplifying diverse voices in Atlanta. Our mission is to inform, inspire, reflect and empower. Vision Statement: To be the most trusted, independent source of news and local storytelling, furthering community and civic participation ABOUT WABE operates public-media stations 90.1FM and PBS 30, Atlanta’s original, independent, non-profit sources for news and local stories. Our stations deliver fact-based journalism and inclusive, engaging, cultural content that inform and connect the millions who call the Greater Atlanta area home. WABE’s programs, podcasts, and events make Atlanta’s stories and storytellers accessible and relevant across a variety of platforms for our diverse audience of listeners, viewers, visitors and members.
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