Internship Audience Engagement Content Creator Part-Time

Summary

The Audience Engagement Intern (AEI) supports all members of the Audience Engagement Team and plays an active role in building Nevada Public Radios digital presence. This position requires a blend of technical ability creative thinking and strong writing skills. The AEI will assist in reaching and engaging audiences across digital platforms helping to grow and strengthen NVPRs online community.

Ideal candidates have a curious mindset an eye for engaging content and a passion for public media.

This role requires the ability to make sound editorial judgments work efficiently under deadlines and contribute creatively in a collaborative environment. The AEI reports directly to the Director of Audience Engagement.

Duties and Essential Job Functions May Include:

• Assist Nevada Public Radio sites with CMS Admin editing landing pages forms articles and other online content.
• Assist Nevada Public Radios social media feeds help to create content for audience engagement.
• Assist in gathering digital metrics reporting using Google Analytics and other analytics platforms.
• Assist with email marketing.
• Practices strict standards of journalistic integrity and ethics. This includes overseeing comments written on NVPR webpages in response to posted stories.
• Participates in fundraising activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Building Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Interest or aptitude in social media creative art writing editing photo selection and webpublishing all within a journalistic mind frame.
• Interest or aptitude in learning basic searchengine optimization.
• Develop ability to update and maintain fresh Nevada Public Radio content for social media.
• Ability to write effective clear and creative copy to communicate the style and standards of Nevada Public Radio.
• Interest or aptitude in learning how to handle complex projects simultaneously under stringent timeframes and changing priorities/conditions.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under deadline pressure.
• Interest or aptitude in learning the unique role of public radio in the local community and the characteristics of public radio programming content and style.
• Ability to maintain constructive relationships demonstrate respect for everyone and have experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to make consistent decisions to resolve problems.
• Must demonstrate active listening and critical thinking skills; must speak clearly and demonstrate the ability to convey information effectively.

Compensation

$16.00 per hour; parttime temporary internship nonexempt position.

• Expected hours up to 20 hours per week.

FLSA Classification Nonexempt; temporary parttime hourly

Physical Requirements

Ability to type reach walk bend see and sit for up to 10 hours

Application Process

Application Deadline:

Open until filled

How to Apply:

Please visit our employment page to submit your application: Materials:

Please submit your resume along with samples of creative content youve produced. These may include work from previous roles internships academic projects or personal creative endeavors relevant to the position. All samples should be uploaded in the Additional Files section of the online application.

Mail EMail or Fax to:

Nevada Public Radio

Attn: Human Resources

1289 S. Torrey Pines Dr.

Las Vegas NV 89146

Fax:

Applicants considered for this position will be required to submit to a background check.

All Nevada Public Radio employees are asked to sign their understanding of and compliance with our Administrative Handbook upon acceptance of an offer of employment. This document covers the benefits available to NVPR employees our policies and procedures and our commitment to providing a safe inclusive nondiscriminatory and welcoming work environment.

In addition upon acceptance of an offer of employment the successful candidate will be asked to sign in acknowledgement of receiving reviewing and understanding of the responsibilities and essential functions of the position as stated and the atwill status of the position.

Nevada Public Radio is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications:

• Experience interest or aptitude in social media digital media and news production.
• Experience interest or aptitude with Marketing and/or Media Studies Web Design email marketing.
• Experience interest or aptitude working with CRMs is a plus.
• Experience interest or aptitude creating digital content is a plus.
• Knowledge of Standard English grammar spelling and AP Style.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office environment (Word Excel Access Outlook) and standard office equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in web design/online marketing/media/communications/journalism or equivalent. Knowledge of public radio style standards and mission.
• Experience with CMSs. Grove Drupal WordPress preferred.
• Experience with Chrome Dev Tools.
• Experience with Campaign Monitor.
• Experience with web hosting platforms. Amazon AWS and GoDaddy preferred.
• Previous public radio marketing or web design background.