Media Production Intern - Hands-On Studio Ops

Ultipro; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time off

Health insurance

APMG retirement plan

Job summary

Minnesota Public Radio is seeking a motivated Intern to support the Media Operations team, gaining hands-on experience in audio/video production and master control. You will learn equipment setup, signal flow, and editing while collaborating with producers, engineers, and technical directors.

The role offers the opportunity to develop skills through mentoring, professional development, and exposure to three MPR services and live events, with a 40-hour work week in St. Paul, MN.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university, or graduated within the past 18 months.
• Available full-time (40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) throughout the internship.
• Classes or strong experience with audio or video equipment, including microphones, analog and digital processing, studio/venue systems, and stage setup.
• Familiarity with professional audio/video equipment and standard cabling types and uses.
• Ability to learn while doing and move equipment under deadline.

Responsibilities

• Support studio and field production by working directly with Technical Directors and Master Control Specialists to accomplish the logistics of production.
• Learn equipment setup/operation, signal flow, audio mixing, video editing, and camerawork for studio and remote recording sessions across MPR Services: MPR News, The Current, and YourClassical as well as live/virtual events.
• Learn signal flow, broadcast and production systems, automation workflows, archiving, and production support through regular work with our master control team.
• Build your network by collaborating with producers, technical directors, engineers, and industry guests.
• Contribute your skills to help accomplish the logistics of daily productions and distribution.
• Grow professionally with mentoring and training in media best practices.

Skills

Audio equipment

Video equipment

Cabling

Studio setup

Job description

Minnesota Public Radio is seeking a motivated Intern to support the Media Operations team, gaining hands-on experience in audio/video production and master control. You will learn equipment setup, signal flow, and editing while collaborating with producers, engineers, and technical directors.

The role offers the opportunity to develop skills through mentoring, professional development, and exposure to three MPR services and live events, with a 40-hour work week in St. Paul, MN.