KTAR News and Talk Spring 2027 Internship

Bonneville International Corporation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave accrual

EAP services

Financial planning access

Growth opportunities

Team culture

Job summary

Bonneville Phoenix internships are semester-long opportunities for college students to gain a fuller understanding of the broadcast industry and expand their skill sets. This internship is in our News/Talk department.

Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Phoenix site.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be currently registered as a college/university student, eligible to receive internship credit through their educational institution.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Schedule is between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on school requirements.
• No guarantee of employment upon completion of internship

Responsibilities

• News – learn all aspects of the radio newsroom by experiencing it first-hand.
• Talk – learn the ins and outs of producing a quality talk show, developing talking host skills, editing and producing podcasts/interviews, and operating the on-air audio console

Skills

18+ years

College university student

Basic computer knowledge

15–25 hours per week

Education

College/university internship credit

Job description

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Who We Are At Bonneville International, our purpose is to build up, connect, inform, and celebrate communities and families in the markets we serve. As an integrated media company, we provide content, advertising, and digital marketing solutions across 19 radio stations in Denver, Phoenix, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and Seattle, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL-TV 5, in Salt Lake. We are responsible for lifting and inspiring with respect and giving voice to all the communities and clients we serve. We believe that empowering our employees to share their ideas and experiences will fuel creativity, innovation, and inspiration. A diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our ability to create and deliver exceptional content, products, and services that represent our communities. We’re proud of our history and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow! To learn more about Bonneville and how our local media matters, visit: https://bonneville.com/

Position Overview

Bonneville Phoenix internships are semester-long opportunities for college students to gain a fuller understanding of the braodcast industry and expand their skill sets. This internship is in our News/Talk department. Note: Work configurations are subject to change based on business needs and at company discretion. This position is an onsite role that requires the employee to regularly work at our Phoenix site.

What You Will Do:

KTAR 92.3 FM NEWS/TALK INTERNSHIP (This intern will split their time between news and talk on KTAR News 92.3 FM.)

• News – Purpose is to learn all aspects of the radio newsroom by experiencing it first-hand. The intern will be given the opportunity to pull audio, learn how to conduct interviews and create content for on-air and online distribution.
• Talk – Purpose is to learn the ins and outs of producing a quality talk show while developing and honing talk host skills. The interns will observe and interact with talk show producers and hosts, edit and produce talk show podcasts/interviews, learn how to operate the on-air audio console, help select stories for talk shows, observe the talk show prep process and learn how to screen talk show callers.

Skills and Experience We Are Looking For:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be currently registered as a college/university student, eligible to receive internship credit through their educational institution.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Schedule is between 15 and 25 hours per week depending on school requirements.
• No guarantee of employment upon completion of internship

Physical Demands

• Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment. Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• Lift, move, and carry up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Compensation Range

$15.65 per hour.

What We Offer You:

• Sick leave earned at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Access to an entire team of free financial planners
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Dynamic team culture that values teamwork, having fun, and collaboration

Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.

Bonneville International owns and operates over 20 radio stations in San Francisco, Sacramento, Seattle, Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake City as well as Salt Lake City’s premier television station, KSL-TV. Bonneville International is among the premier broadcasting companies in the nation and takes great pride in our reputation as an employer of choice. People love working for us because we believe our employees and our ownership are what makes us different. Our television and radio stations provide leadership that builds up, connects, informs and celebrates the communities in which we serve. Whether we are producing responsive public affairs programming, working with clients to improve their businesses, engineering an on-site live broadcast in support of a charity, or utilizing the incomparable local news-gathering capabilities of our news and talk properties, we care about our customers and support our local communities.