Penguins Radio Network Internship (Fall 2026)

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Reports to:Executive Producer, Penguins Radio NetworkBased at:PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (with additional remote locations)Approximate Timeline:This internship posting will remain open untilJune 1st, 2026 .Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with further communication byJune 22nd, 2026 , at the latest.Anticipated start date isSeptember 7th, 2026and end date isDecember 4th, 2026 .Requirements:Eligible students should have a major or minor concentration in communications/journalism or broadcasting. Experience with remote radio broadcasts as well as Adobe Audition or ProTools a plus. Hours vary on game-days due to morning skates, but the interns should be available primarily weekday mornings and all games. This internship is open to students entering their junior or senior year in college, with 20-40 hours of flexible availability each week. The internship is paid hourly at the rate of $10 per hour. Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.Key Responsibilities:Students will be responsible for helping to create the on-air production of Penguins Radio Network. Invaluable experience will be gained in the areas of:Gathering of sound actualities from players and coachesCovering live sporting eventsGame night productionGame night promotional fulfillmentInteraction with on-air talentCommercial traffickingWritingSecuring guestsWorking with a professional sports organization in a media environmentUploading of PodcastsSocial Media for Penguins Live (X, Instagram, and Facebook)Video editing for social mediaProspective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.Job Questions:Yes/No: I am a current junior/senior enrolled in a college or university.Yes/No: I have local housing available in Pittsburgh.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?

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