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Production assistant for syndicated punk rock radio show

JXB Media
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This is a listing for an internship and/or non paying volunteer position. Be sure to go over it thoroughly, it could make a difference on whether you get an interview or not.  

JXB Media is currently seeking candidates who would like to be part of our organization in the role of radio and podcasting production assistant.

 

Nature of the position: Radio and podcasting production assistant 

In this role for JXB Media, the student will contribute to the production of a weekly produced, globally syndicated radio program that airs in 5 different countries and is based around punk rock. 

General duties will include:
 

  • using pre produced research to copyright, write and edit information to put into voice over scripts
  • Helping to program the show with song suggestions and general knowledge or ability to research them
  • Contributing to ideas for segments, sets and stopsets
  • Contributing to creation of materials for social media advertising
  • General producer duties where needed. 

    We would love someone who is into punk rock and considers themselves a punk. If you think you're weird or strange or don't fit in in most places, this is where you need to be. 

 

JXB media at a glance

At JXB media we do many things, including the production of THE GLORIOUS BEARD, a podcast about Beards and beard culture involving human interest stories, historical narratives, music, pop culture, movies, and more. Ever wondered why Abraham Lincoln had a beard? Ever of the tradition of Decembeard? Ever wondered how ZZ Top decided on their look? Did you know more than one president has had a beard? You will learn it all and more on The Glorious Beard. 



Requirements:
This position will require an average of 10 hours per week.
Student will be required to:

  • Learn the ins and outs of audio and media production
  • Have a desire to learn new skills and become a better person
  • Assist with outreach to sponsors and guests for our podcast
  • Assist with syndication and advertising for our radio show
  • Assist with social media assets and virality
  • Assist in a variety of assigned tasks, sometimes with the expectation of them being completed with haste.
  • Communicate with team members through discord app. 
    Communicate clearly, honestly, often and be yourself.
    Be able to take advice and ongoing training from professionals with over 30 years combined experience.
    Know how to look things up on the internet. 

     

This position requires someone who is into punk rock music. If you are not into punk rock music, please do not apply. 
 

Expectations/responsibilities for interns:

As a part of JXB Media, the student will be working closely with other interns, professionals and well seasoned veterans of the audio, radio and television industry, remotely, through the use of teamwork apps and other applicable softwares such as google suite, zoom, dropbox, discord, etc. 


 This includes but is not limited to: Audio and video production, hosting, writing, research, script writing, non linear video editing, line producing, distribution for syndication, marketing, social media management, asset management, cataloging and other duties as assigned. 

Student will be supervised and/or mentored by trained professionals with 30+ years combined experience and required to have a weekly meeting with the program director to discuss progress, goals, ongoing mentoring, etc. This is conducted remotely over zoom, google meet, discord video, etc. 

Approx. expected working hours at minimum per week: 10

 

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FLSA information: 

Student should expect and acknowledge the following:

- This position is strictly for internship/volunteer purposes and is non paid. 
- The extent of the students training will involve working with software commonly available or like that of what would be found in a commercial radio station and/or media production entity.
- Students may also learn performance techniques for radio/video DJ/presenting, along with other applicable skills, attributes, and necessities that someone in media would be required to know. 
- Students seeking internship credit should check with their career center, advisor or otherwise department in charge of their internship credits to make their credit valid.
- Interns at JXB Media are not guaranteed or promised any form of employment or compensation either during or after their internship is complete. 


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THIS PART IS SUPER IMPORTANT - MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS, if you don't - your application will be ignored:

- Applicants should upload a short cover letter about themselves and what they enjoy about life and the things they are into. - In addition, include the punk rock music you enjoy best.

We are not concerned about your experience or schoolwork, grades, etc… you would not be applying for this role if you didn't think you could do it in the first place. 

We are looking for cool people with great attitudes and a passion to learn in a safe environment that cares about you and who you are, not robots or worker bees. We are very serious about what we do, but also laid back and cool. 

Aside from that, anyone can be trained with proper mentorship.  

 -MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS SOMEWHERE IN YOUR COVER LETTER. -

Students with no experience are still encouraged to apply. They often make the best people to work with.

There are several areas where talents and skills can be utilized so if you are interested in something but do not see it listed here, reach out and lets talk. 
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Information about JXB Media:

JXB media is a not for profit media volunteer collective that exists to create great art in various forms while lending an outstanding plethora of knowledge to those who need the opportunity to shine. As part of our consortium you will learn what you want to learn, get out what you put in, and have the opportunity to grow your talents while exploring different areas of the industry in a safe and non judgmental way. If you have ever been told that you don't need experience but still got rejected because you didn't have the experience that you allegedly didn't need, then this is the place for you. 

We run with an ethos and culture that encourages self expression, being weird, and exploring things that traditional places won't allow. As a part of our crew you will work closely with professionals who have over 30 years combined experience in both corporate and public radio and production. We welcome those who have been rejected and outcast, and provide a safe place to explore and learn new skills.

The only dumb question is the one you never ask… because if you don't ask, you never get the answer. If you never get the answer, you never learn. See you soon.