Smiley Morning Show Intern

Company Overview

CUMULUS MEDIA INDIANAPOLIS is in search of a hard-working Intern for the Smiley Morning Show on WZPL. If you are looking to get your foot in the door in the media industry, have an outgoing personality and a passion for music and entertainment, this is a great opportunity for you! With this internship, you will gain experience across all aspects of a media company with an emphasis in Programming.

Audio is at our core, but we also specialize in events, giving back to the Community, creating digital content, engaging with our fans & listeners and much more! If this sounds exciting to you, we should talk.

Cumulus Media | Indianapolis features six radio stations (Country WFMS-FM, Classic Hits WJJK-FM, Active Rock WNDX-FM, Hot AC WNTR-FM, Sports WXNT-AM and CHR WZPL-FM) reaching well over a million listeners weekly. We strive to hire talented, passionate, driven, resourceful, problem solvers who love to collaborate with other equally talented people to produce compelling, top tier content.

• Assist WZPL morning hosts (The Smiley Morning Show) in development and delivery of compelling content appealing to the target demo
• Manage various programming projects as assigned by programming leadership team
• Produce commercial and promotional content as assigned
• Fill-out and file various programming reports as assigned
• Screen morning show calls effectively and interact with listeners on the phone
• Assist in providing a steady stream of content for WZPL website, social media platforms and podcasts
• Assist in executing on-air promotions, contesting and prize coordination
• Operate WZPL control board and other related studio and production equipment as needed
• Participate in various Programming and Promotions meetings as requested
• Assist in planning, organizing & execution of promotional events and digital campaigns
• Execute proper technical and physical set-up and breakdown of remote broadcasts and station events; ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the fly
• Represent stations at events in an upbeat, outgoing, and friendly manner
• Data Entry of Promotional events, contesting and proprietary programming research
• Connect with listeners on the phone, our social media platforms, online and in person
• Daily social media engagement; website and digital content generation
• Participate in station Programming, Promotions, and Sales meetings and events when necessary
• Assist the Engineering Department with tasks & projects as needed

• Currently enrolled in a communication and/or media field that requires an internship
• Socially informed and perceptive; up-to-date and in tune daily with the local and national trends
• Demonstrated upbeat personality, great customer service, strong mindset, and positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication and a desire to assist others in all aspects of the business
• Demonstrated creativity and imagination
• Can work well in a team environment, enjoys collaborating

• Competitive Pay
• Professional growth and career path
• Focused, responsible and collaborative work environment with the ability, to ask “what if” and try innovative solutions
• 401K with company match

CUMULUS MEDIA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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