Buffalo Radio Internship — Hands-On Studio & Production

Audacy; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Audacy’s Buffalo, NY internship program offers a 10-week spring internship at News Talk 930 WBEN. Interns work up to 20 hours/week across live programming, production, and digital content, gaining firsthand broadcast experience on Buffalo’s top News and Talk station.

This on-site program runs January 4, 2027 – May 20, 2027 and is paid, with optional school credit documented if needed. Eligibility includes active enrollment in a U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university degree.
• Must be a resident of New York State and/or attending school in New York State.
• Must be a college junior or senior.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Proper authorization needed to be employed within the United States.
• Must be a first time entrant into the New York State Broadcasters Association internship program.
• Must be able to work 3 days/up to 20 hours a week.
• College Credit is not required, but can be provided upon request if needed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to excel in a team environment, yet resourceful and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Experience first-hand and directly contribute to the operations of Buffalo’s #1 News and Talk station.
• Observing and assisting live programming.
• Learn the inner workings of broadcast, digital and live events.
• Pre-show prep, writing, production, rehearsal and content treatment aligning daily content to brand goals.
• Gathering audio and video for programs.
• Screening of live phone calls and text message exchanges.
• Post show production, including editing of audio and podcast distribution.
• Voiceover assignments and commercial production as needed.
• Video stream management, editing and clipping.
• Social media and website contribution.
• Assist in station appearances or live broadcasts.
• Support the marketing, sales, and programming teams in performing daily office functions as part of each department's business strategy.

Skills

Active college enrollment

Resident of New York

College junior or senior

18+ years

Excellent written and verbal comms

Multi-tasking

Time management

Team player

Authorized to work in US

Education

U.S. accredited college/university

Job description

Audacy’s Buffalo, NY internship program offers a 10-week spring internship at News Talk 930 WBEN. Interns work up to 20 hours/week across live programming, production, and digital content, gaining firsthand broadcast experience on Buffalo’s top News and Talk station.

This on-site program runs January 4, 2027 – May 20, 2027 and is paid, with optional school credit documented if needed. Eligibility includes active enrollment in a U.S.