Intern, Broadcast Engineering

• Hours:
  
  40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
• Location:
  
  St. Paul, MN
• Pay: $20/hour

Join our engineering team and dive into cutting-edge broadcast technology from RF systems and HD Radio to streaming platforms that reach millions. As the broadcast engineering field evolves, we're seeking a curious, tech-savvy intern to master multi-channel platforms, collaborate with teams and stations worldwide, and help innovate the systems that connect communities through public media. This is your chance to build a meaningful career while ensuring public media thrives for generations to come.

The goal of this internship is to provide you with immersive learning and real-world experience through impactful work. By the end of your internship, you will be able to:

• Develop a working understanding of audio, video, and RF signal flow in a live and automated broadcast environment
• Gain hands-on experience with broadcast equipment, including mixers, routers, transmitters, and automation systems
• Observe and participate in master control operations, studio setups, and field transmission
• Learn the workflow of media acquisition, editing, storage, scheduling, and playout
• Strengthen problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills in a technical environment
• Expand your professional network by collaborating with producers, engineers, technical directors, and industry guests

• Assist broadcast engineers with daily operation, monitoring, and maintenance of studio and transmitter systems
• Help troubleshoot and resolve basic technical issues under the supervision of senior staff
• Participate in preventive maintenance tasks, including inspection, cleaning, and documentation of equipment
• Collaborate with engineering staff, producers, and on-air personnel to ensure smooth technical operations
• Collaborate with Media Production Systems to learn broadcast automation and news production system administration
• Perform other related technical support tasks as assigned, with emphasis on hands-on learning and professional development.
• Eligible to accrue sick time off
• Eligible for health insurance as required under the ACA
• Eligible to participate in the APMG retirement plan

• Participate in a robust onboarding experience
• Professional development: on-the-job training, workforce readiness training, formal performance review feedback sessions, etc.
• Participate in brown bag sessions to gain broader perspective of the organization

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months
• Available full-time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.
  
  -5 p.m.) throughout the internship
• Basic understanding of audio, video, and RF signal flow
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment such as mixers, cameras, microphones, and transmitters
• Foundational knowledge of computer networking (IP addressing, switches, routers)
• Work collaboratively with engineers, producers, and on-air talent

• Familiarity with IT concepts applied in broadcasting (servers, storage, automation systems)
• Interest in emerging technologies such as streaming, cloud-based playout, and virtualization in broadcasting

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
  • Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time.
  • Required to move about in the community.
  • Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.
• Working Conditions:
  • Moderate noise level.
  • Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

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