Job Details:
Welcome to WLS 890AM (Talk) and 94.7 WLS-FM, Chicago’s True Oldies. WLS-AM, a 50,000-watt radio giant with an issue-oriented talk radio format including news headlines, local issues, pop culture, entertainment and more. All the top talk radio hosts are here, including, Don Wade & Roma, Cisco Cotto, Rush Limbaugh, Roe Conn and Sean Hannity. Over 85 years of broadcasting! 94.7FM is now WLS-FM, all your favorite oldies and classic hits of all time. Chicago’s greats are here, including, Dave Fogel, Scott Shannon, Greg Brown and Dick Biondi! EOE/AA
Promotion/Sales Department Internship Objective:
Assist in daily activities of the WLS-AM 890 and WLS-FM 94.7 station promotion department and beyond, which include, coordinating and working on-site events, interacting with listeners/clients, managing the prize giveaways, assisting promotional, sales and programming staff with other miscellaneous duties. Attention to detail, a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard are a must!
Requirements:
• Must have the ability to work both during the week for office hours, but mostly nights and weekends out of office at events/promotional locations.
• Must be a college student, receiving school credit for this internship.
• Must be able to lift 20+ pounds, load and unload station vehicles and so on.
• Must be available to work a variable 15+ hours per week.
• Must be able to interact with others without conflict.
• Must have a strict work ethic.
• Must have knowledge and working ability in Microsoft Office and on the Internet. Photoshop/Illustrator experience is a bonus.
• 15-20+ hours per week, including some nights and weekends. Plus one day per week in the office (office hours) for a period of 4 hours.
PROMOTION DEPT: Send resume and letter outlining your abilities and goals to the WLS (AM) intern coordinator, 190 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601 or email chuck.brueckmann@citcomm.com. EOE (Indef.) No phone calls please.
Programming Department Internship Objective:
WLS-AM, Chicago seeks interns in programming and news departments for academic credit; the station considers this an ideal internship opportunity for communications and broadcasting majors, especially those contemplating a career in news/talk/producing or as on-air talent. College interns will get a hands-on experience in working in many different aspects of radio. This internship is unpaid and course credit must be earned.
PROGRAMMING DEPT: Send resume and letter outlining your abilities and goals to the WLS (AM) intern coordinator, 190 N. State St., Chicago, IL 60601 or email tracy.slutzkin@citcomm.com. EOE (Indef.) No phone calls please.
DISCLAIMER: Interns are selected on the basis of professional potential. WLS-AM & WLS-FM are equal opportunity employers. Interns are considered trainees and not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973. A staff member will supervise interns on a day-to-day basis. A department head will complete an evaluation or other necessary information for the student to receive credit for the internship and/or grades. Please note: loss of credit hours will occur if internship is terminated due to unreliability/other, incomplete semester hours, etc.
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