Intern - Production & Apprenticeship

Job Description

Overview

Pineapple Street Studios was founded in 2016 in Brooklyn, NY, with a clear, simple mission in mind: work with the most interesting and ambitious creative and corporate partners to create the highest quality audio stories in a variety of forms and across a range of genres. We take pride in our flexible approach to partnerships and we strive to make shows that represent a diversity of ideas, communities, and interests.

We are excited to offer two remote six-month long training positions at Pineapple Street Studios. These positions offer the opportunity to do exciting and meaningful work on various shows and learn about diverse production styles and roles in the industry.

The PSS production apprenticeship is meant to be a great growth experience for applicants who already possess some audio skills. A great candidate may have already had an internship and is comfortable editing in a DAW like Hindenburg or ProTools.

The PSS production internship is intended to be a learning experience for those who are passionate about audio storytelling. A great candidate may be switching careers and pivoting to audio for the first time or has made an independent podcast in their closet.

The anticipated starting hourly range for New York based individuals expressing interest in this position is $23.00/hr.

Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Audacy offers full time employees with a comprehensive benefits package to include: health care coordinator, medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, disability, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, parental, volunteer), 401(k) retirement plan, discounted employee stock purchase, student loan payment assistance program, legal assistance, life assistance program, identity theft protection, discounted home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

Both roles will be responsible for a combination of the following tasks:
• Taking meeting notes
• Pitching guest, segment, and episode title ideas
• Booking guests, including scheduling and securing executed release form
• Creating interview prep docs
• Assisting lead producer with episode outlines and media needs
• Attending recording sessions for assigned episodes
• Logging tape after recording sessions
• Writing and editing ad copy
• Creating sessions with relevant tape from multiple recordings
• Taking first passes on assigned episodes, segments and ads

Qualifications

Qualifications
• Applicant must be 18 or older and able to work from one of Audacy's markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington DC, Wisconsin)
• Be passionate about podcasting/audio storytelling
• Be comfortable working collaboratively and independently across various show teams

Timeline

The job posting will go live in March, applications must be received by May 1st, 2023.

We do not accept applications after the deadline has passed. If you missed the application deadline you are welcome to apply to the next cycle.

When you submit your application, you will automatically receive a confirmation email. Please do not send individual emails checking that your application was received! Rest assured we will review each application, and we will be in touch with all candidates, those moving to interviews and those who will not move forward, in a timely fashion.

DetailsAny individual over the age of 18 may apply. You must be authorized to work in the United States. Priority will be given to applicants looking for full-time work (40 hours), but we can accommodate a part-time schedule as well. PSS interns and apprentices are paid $23 per hour. We do not offer college credit.

The ApplicationTo apply please submit:
- A résumé - A cover letter that tells us a little about you and why you want to work in podcasting as well as any relevant audio experience you've had thus far
- The answers to the following questions:
- What was the last thing you recommended to a friend (it can be anything!)? Why did you recommend it?
- What podcast are you most excited about? Did they break format or book a hard to pin down guest? Did you learn something new – not just about the subject matter – but about audio storytelling because of it?
- Tell us about a recent radio piece or podcast you felt was flawed in some way. What would have made it stronger?
Only complete applications that include a résumé, cover letter, and the answers to all the questions will be considered.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified by email to set up a time for a video interview.

Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:

Both roles will be responsible for a combination of the following tasks:
- Taking meeting notes
- Pitching guest, segment, and episode title ideas
- Booking guests, including scheduling and securing executed release form
- Creating interview prep docs
- Assisting lead producer with episode outlines and media needs
- Attending recording sessions for assigned episodes
- Logging tape after recording sessions
- Writing and editing ad copy
- Creating sessions with relevant tape from multiple recordings
- Taking first passes on assigned episodes, segments and ads

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn58n3-3-129-63-114-42 in your application.