STUDENT: Audience Engagement Intern

Title: STUDENT:
Audience Engagement Intern
VP Area: Media
Department: KTIS
Position Compensation: $13.00 per hour
Location: Main Campus

Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UN Wavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

To develop real life skills as you help grow the relationship between 98.5 KTIS and listeners with the Audience Engagement team. Gain hands-on promotions experience, including concerts and events, contests, and more.

This position is available for internship credit. This is a position for the  Academic Year, with the opportunity to continue into Summer 2027.

• Assist in strategizing, coordinating, and executing promotional events and community engagement with KTIS team
• Participate in on and off campus events, help set-up and work at concerts/events for engagement booth
• Correspond with winners, pack and mail prizes, and update winner contact information
• Collaborate on the creation and execution of social promotions and strategies of digital assets, including web and social media images, photo and video creation.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students and listeners, all employees serve as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students as they grow intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to maturity in their faith.

Required

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Able to interact with a variety of individuals in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community

• Ability to transport self to and from offsite events as needed

• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately.
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software.
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Punctuality & Initiative: Prompt, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting responsibilities.
• Background Check: Must pass background check as a condition of employment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

The following working conditions reflect the typical demands associated with this position and are subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law:

• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to safely and effectively perform job duties in a typical office setting.
• Clear and professional verbal communication for instruction, collaboration, and customer service.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination for typing, writing, and using equipment/tools.
• Physical mobility to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally bend, reach, or lift as required.
• Cognitive abilities such as focus, memory, reasoning, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Professional appearance and hygiene appropriate to the role.
• Ability to read, write, and understand instructions and technical information.