Seeking one or two 15-25 hour per week summer interns with media technology background and interests. Fluent Knowledge is currently developing two podcasts toward a late 2019 launch. As a small start-up, the intern will have hands-on responsibility and learning opportunities across a range of important areas:

• Audio technology: assistance provided in recording, editing, archiving of audio; some possibilities of promotional video as well. Knowledge of ProTools essential.
• Production management: assistance on interview scheduling, logistics, recording, editing, mixing and final production. Previous field interviewing/recording highly useful
• Marketing: assistance in marketing of both podcasts through social media, pr, online & radio advertising, etc.

Day to day tasks will evolve over the summer. Initially there will be an orientation period focused on recording, editing and archiving technology. Once completed there will be increased time spent on interview scheduling and execution, followed by an increase in editing and archiving duties.

The Production Intern will work on multiple podcasts. Familiarity with their subjects (Political Psychology; Anatomy & Fitness) not required though general interest will be helpful

Applicants should have:

• Extensive coursework in media studies through at least junior year
• Excellent computer skills preferably on MAC with knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Previous introduction to audio recording and editing technology (Pro Tools) through coursework and/or internships
• Strong interest & enthusiasm for high quality, thought-inducing radio shows & podcasts
• Ability to be work in either the Boston, MA or Portsmouth, NH 15-25 hours per week M-F for summer of 2019 with some weekend availability for interviews at special events

Small start-up based in MA & NH initially focused on podcast production in two areas (Anatomy & Fitness; Political Psychology)