Intern​/Engineer

Title: Intern/Engineer

VP Area: VP
- Media

Department: Home Office

Position Compensation: $23.00 - $25.49 / hour

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
- Home Office, KTIS, Faith Media

Who We Are: 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.

Position Summary: The Northwestern Media Engineering Internship program is a paid opportunity for individuals to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a broadcast engineer. Over the course of the 12-month training program, participants will receive hands‑on training in broadcast engineering technologies, maintenance of broadcast facilities, and adherence to industry standards and FCC regulations. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be fully qualified to enter the workforce as a broadcast engineer and may be considered for available full‑time positions in a location near one of our existing stations.

The duration for this position is up to 12 months.

• Learn and gain a thorough understanding of the fundamental FCC regulations governing broadcast operations, including but not limited to Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 73, 11, 17, and other relevant standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
• Develop and maintain a practical understanding of digital AoIP (Audio over Internet Protocol) airchains and studio equipment, ensuring seamless operation and troubleshooting of broadcast systems.
• Gain a practical understanding of AM, FM, and HD broadcast facilities and equipment, ensuring efficient operation and troubleshooting of broadcast systems.
• Assist Chief Engineers on the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair broadcast RF transmission equipment, including but not limited to FM transmitters, AM transmitters, AM phasing equipment, and broadcast microwave equipment.
• Assist Chief Engineers with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of broadcast studio equipment, including but not limited to studio consoles and work surfaces, routing equipment, automation systems, studio playback and recording equipment, telco interface equipment, and audio processing equipment.
• Assist Chief Engineers with the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair broadcast LAN and WAN equipment, workstations, and servers. Work in cooperation with IT support and vendors to maintain IT infrastructure within established guidelines.
• 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:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 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.

Nice To Have:

• Associate’s degree.
• Strong technical aptitude required and experience with audio production.
• Experience in broadcast equipment, system installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair.

• 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:
  Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and…