Broadcast Engineering Intern: Hands-On Studio & RF Tech

American Public Media Group; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance eligibility under ACA

Eligible to accrue sick time off

Retirement plan eligibility

Job summary

American Public Media Group (APMG) offers an Intern, Broadcast Engineering position in St. Paul, MN. This paid internship provides exposure to RF, audio/video, and broadcast automation, with hands-on work on studio and transmitter systems.

You will learn broadcast workflows, equipment operation, and collaboration with engineers, producers, and on-air staff, preparing you for a professional career in public media.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months.
• Basic understanding of audio, video, and RF signal flow.
• Familiarity with broadcast equipment such as mixers, routers, transmitters.
• Foundational knowledge of computer networking (IP addressing, switches, routers).
• Work collaboratively with engineers, producers, and on-air talent.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audio/Video basics

RF signal flow

Team collaboration

Hands-on learning

Broadcast operations

Education

College student or recent graduate

Tools

Mixers

Routers

Transmitters

Automation systems

IP networking fundamentals

Job description

American Public Media Group (APMG) offers an Intern, Broadcast Engineering position in St. Paul, MN. This paid internship provides exposure to RF, audio/video, and broadcast automation, with hands-on work on studio and transmitter systems.

You will learn broadcast workflows, equipment operation, and collaboration with engineers, producers, and on-air staff, preparing you for a professional career in public media.