This is a listing for an internship and/or non paying volunteer position.
JXB Media is currently seeking candidates who would like to be part of our production team in the role of production assistant.
Nature of the position:
Production assistant
In this role for JXB Media, the student will contribute to a syndicated radio program by assisting in:
- Research and script writing for the show and on air personality
- Creation and implementation of social media elements for advertising
- Contributing the production of a radio show that is syndicated all over the world
- Music suggestions and playlist curation
- Student will be working directly with the on air host to learn the art of radio and how a world-wide syndicated show is produced and distributed
The project
Among our many productions, we also distribute pre produced radio programs to a variety of stations around the world. As a production assistant you will contribute to the success of this part of what we do, while also learning from seasoned radio professionals with 30+ years combined experience.
Qualifications and skills:
Be enthusiastic about punk rock music and its adjacent genres
Communicate clearly
Meet expectations and defined responsibilities
Be able to take advice and ongoing training from professionals with over 30 years combined experience
Use Discord for team communication
Requirements:
This position will require an average of 10-15 hours per week.
Student will be required to:
- Assist in post production audio and video editing
- Learn the use of a digital audio and video workstation
- Communicate with the team via discord
- Have a desire to learn new skills and become a better person
- Have a desire to learn new softwares
Expectations/responsibilities for interns:
As a part of JXB Media, the student will be working closely with other interns, professionals and well seasoned veterans of the audio, radio and television industry, remotely, through the use of teamwork apps and other applicable softwares such as google suite, zoom, dropbox, discord, etc.
This includes but is not limited to: Audio and video production, hosting, writing, research, script writing, non linear video editing, line producing, distribution for syndication, marketing, social media management, asset management, cataloging and other duties as assigned.
Student will be supervised and/or mentored by trained professionals with 30+ years combined experience and required to have a weekly meeting with the program director to discuss progress, goals, ongoing mentoring, etc. This is conducted remotely over zoom, google meet, discord video, etc.
Approx. expected working hours at minimum per week: 10
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FLSA information:
Student should expect and acknowledge the following:
– This position is strictly for internship/volunteer purposes and is non paid.
– The extent of the students training will involve working with software commonly available or like that of what would be found in a commercial radio station.
– Students will also learn performance techniques for radio DJ/presenting, along with other applicable skills, attributes, and necessities that a Radio DJ would be required to know.
– Students seeking internship credit should check with their career center, advisor or otherwise department in charge of their internship credits to make their credit valid.
– Interns at JXB Media are not guaranteed or promised any form of employment or compensation either during or after their internship is complete.
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THIS PART IS SUPER IMPORTANT – MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS:
– Applicants should upload a short cover letter about the things they are passionate about, and what their favorite punk rock / alternative bands are.
We are looking for cool people with great attitudes and a passion to learn in a safe environment that cares about you and who you are, not robots or worker bees. We are very serious about what we do, but also laid back and cool.
Aside from that, anyone can be trained with proper mentorship.
– In addition, maybe include a funny joke.
MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COVER LETTER.
Students with no experience are still encouraged to apply.
There are several areas where talents and skills can be utilized so if you are interested in something but do not see it listed here, reach out and lets talk.
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Information about JXB Media:
JXB media is a not for profit media volunteer collective that exists to create great art in various forms while lending an outstanding plethora of knowledge to those who need the opportunity to shine. As part of our consortium you will learn what you want to learn, get out what you put in, and have the opportunity to grow your talents while exploring different areas of the industry in a safe and non judgmental way. If you have ever been told that you don’t need experience but still got rejected because you didn’t have the experience that you allegedly didn’t need, then this is the place for you.
We run with an ethos and culture that encourages self expression, being weird, and exploring things that traditional places won’t allow. As a part of our crew you will work closely with professionals who have over 30 years combined experience in both corporate and public radio and production. We welcome those who have been rejected and outcast, and provide a safe place to explore and learn new skills.
The only dumb question is the one you never ask… because if you don’t ask, you never get the answer. If you never get the answer, you never learn. See you soon.
