Summer Intern

iHeartMedia; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

iHeartMedia is offering a part-time seasonal internship in the Town of Colonie, NY. Interns will rotate through various radio functions, conduct research, and assist in general office tasks. Ideal candidates are full-time undergraduates with excellent communication skills and a keen interest in media. The position offers $16.00 hourly compensation and various benefits, including employer-sponsored health options and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to proofread and edit.
• Flexibility and creativity; ability to adapt to shifts in priorities.
• Work experience in the media field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various radio functions.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Prepare and deliver reports as required.
• Serve as an apprentice in the assigned function.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication skills

Planning and organizing

Innovation and creativity

Leadership in peer relationships

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient with social media platforms

Interpersonal skills

Education

Full-time undergraduate student

Minimum 3.2 GPA

Media field of study preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various radio functions or focus on one specific area such as sales, programming, or events.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Assist in general office tasks.
• Prepare and deliver reports as required.
• Learn job processes and requirements in the assigned functions.
• Serve as an apprentice in the assigned function.
• May work with other interns on projects.
• Assist in developing and broadening interest in iHeartMedia.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; active listening; ability to proofread and edit.
• Planning and organizing, focusing on urgent and important tasks, avoiding procrastination, showing attention to detail, and meeting deadlines.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Leadership in peer relationships.

Work Experience

• Work experience in the media field is a plus.
• Career interest in the media industry.

Education

• Full‑time undergraduates (rising junior or senior) at a four‑year college.
• Minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Media field of study a plus (e.g., Communications, Marketing, Advertising, Broadcast Journalism).

Certifications

• College/university transcript.
• Letter from the student’s school stating that the student will be granted credit for the internship.

What You'll Need

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Flexibility and creativity; ability to adapt to shifts in priorities and urgencies.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Instagram, and Pinterest.
• Interpersonal skills: collaboration with others.
• Professionalism.

Compensation

Hourly salary: $16.00 (to be determined by multiple factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job‑related qualifications, and alignment with market data).

Location

Latham, NY: 1203 Troy/Schenectady Road, 12110

Position Type, Time Type, Pay Type

Seasonal, Part time, Hourly.

Benefits

• Employer‑sponsored medical, dental, and vision with a variety of coverage options (employees meeting ACA measurement).
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost.
• Additional voluntary programs such as spending accounts, student loan refinancing, accident insurance, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Our organization participates in E‑Verify.