Interested in learning about careers in radio broadcasting??
Apply to our internship program!
General Information
Max Media of Hampton Roads, LLC (MMHR) offers three unpaid internships a year to students attending a two or four year College or University, majoring in broadcasting or a related field of study.
Preference will be given to students nearing graduation. Interns are required to receive school credit for their time at the station.All internships are unpaid and may only be taken for school credit. Your College Advisor or InternshipCoordinator will be required to certify your eligibility for academic credit. Internships are for 10-15 weeksand will depend on your schools’ requirements and the workload at the station.
Objective
To give students, who have an interest in radio broadcasting, media, marketing and communications, hands-on experience at a radio station.
Requirements
✓ Students must be 18 years of age and receive college credit for participation in the program.
✓ Must intern at least 10 hours per week (will vary with school requirements)
✓ Must be available to work some weekends and evenings depending on the department.
✓ May spend time outside of the stations and represent MMHR while on duty.
✓ Must show up as scheduled and demonstrate professionalism and initiative.
Selection Process
Interested students will complete and submit their internship application, essay, and school certification viaemail by the deadlines outlined below. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by an internship committee. Each member of the committee will score, and rank candidates based on information supplied in application and essay content. The top three applicants will be contacted by the internship coordinator for a formal interview. One student will be selected per semester. The individual selected will be notified approximately 3 weeks prior to internship start date and will be required to come in for orientation prior to their start date.
| Application Deadlines |
| Fall Internship: July 1st |
| Spring Internship: December 1st |
| Summer Internship: April 1st |
Program Details
As an intern with MMHR you will spend time within each department at the station. You will gain an understanding of the responsibility of each department and have the opportunity to participate in some of the day-to-day duties. By the end of the internship, you will have a strong knowledge of how each department plays a role in achieving the common goal, which is engaging Hampton Roads listeners with our stations. Listed below are some learning objectives you can expect to cover during your internship:
Business:
. Gain general knowledge about the Business department, learn the different roles and various duties performed
. Assist in greeting visitors, prize distribution, and interacting with listeners and clients
. Learn about various administrative functions performed as Receptionist, Sales Assistant and Accounting Assistant
. Gain general knowledge about the Traffic department and learn how traffic interacts with all departments
Digital:
. Learn and assist with video editing and creating graphics
. Learn how radio stations utilize social media to engage listeners
. Learn how we utilize social media and digital assets to create campaigns for clients
Production:
. Work on commercial and station imaging
. Receive hands-on training of studio production gear
. Attend recording sessions of broadcast & digital commercials
. Learn and complete the process of producing a commercial
▪ Creative concepts, Scripting, Casting, Voice overs, Directing, Producing
. Complete a Production Demo
Programming & Operations:
. Learn and assist with pre-show production tasks such as gathering sound, show concepts and research
. Observe on-air personalities while hosting a show and assist in screening callers
. Learn about the studio computer and operating the board
. Contribute outside the box ideas to help brand the station(s) in a positive manner
. Observe Music Selection process with one of the stations in a weekly music meeting
Promotion & Marketing:
. Assist at events including, concerts, festivals, movie premieres, roadshows and more
. Learn how to execute a promotion from start to finish
. Perform basic promotional administrative duties
. Interact with the listeners
. Learn the technicality of on-air broadcasting at events
. Learn the importance of social media and how it impacts and affects the radio broadcast medium
Sales:
. Learn the process of prospecting new clients
. Learn what it takes to maintain relationships with clients
. Observe a sales call/client meeting and weekly sales meeting
. Learn and observe what happens when a sale is made – new client setup/order entry
