JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT WDET 

(Currently, there are no available job opportunities at WDET)


INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT WDET

The station is proud to offer internships throughout the year in the following departments: News, Production, Marketing, and DRIS (Detroit Radio Information Service).*
 

• A list of contacts and a direct email link to each department's intern supervisor is shown at the bottom of this page. All internships are unpaid.

The following descriptions highlight each department's available internships.

WDET News Internship Opening
 

If you are looking for a real internship, the WDET news department is looking for you. The news department is seeking interns who are willing to work hard while learning about radio news in a top 10 market. The internship is unpaid, but the experience will be invaluable for anyone hoping to crack the media job market. You'll be interviewing newsmakers and writing stories ... you won't be sweeping floors or making coffee.

Prospective interns must be able to work at least 20 hours per week. Interns must write well and be able to think on their feet in a variety of situations.

Essential Function:

• Interview newsmakers at events and news conferences
• Gather tape from phone interviews
• Write news copy
• Research news stories
• Other duties as assigned
• Ability to work under deadline pressure

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basics of journalism
• Ability to write clearly, cogently and quickly
• Strong commitment to learning

Send resume, cover letter and writing sample to Jerome Vaughn, News Program Director; WDET-FM; 4600 Cass Avenue; Detroit, MI 48201.

WDET Digital Communications Intern

WDET seeks an intern to work directly with our Digital Manager to assist in the execution and maintenance of our digital presence.  This internship is unpaid but the experience gained will be invaluable.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation and discovery of content for website, newsletter, and social media properties
• Manage submission for video aggregation site
• Work with web development team on troubleshooting for website
• Aid in the development of web and print assets

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Interested in and comfortable working with new and emerging media 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Basic knowledge of HTML

Send resume and letter of interest (indicating your internship goals and availability) to Michelle Srbinovich at wdetwebmaster@wdet.org with the subject line "Digital Communications Internship".

WDET Sales & Promotions Intern

WDET seeks an intern to work directly with our Sales Manager on our client promotions, giveaways, and underwriting efforts.  This internship is unpaid but the experience gained will be invaluable.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain promotional calendar
• Complete and distribute promotion request forms
• Communicate with winners and on-air hosts regarding giveaways
• Develop web content for promotional efforts
• Maintain organized file system for invoices and contracts.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organized and pro-active
• Interested in learning about sales

Send resume and letter of interest (indicating your internship goals and availability) to Michael Perkins at wdetwebmaster@wdet.org with the subject line "Sales and Promotions Internship".

Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS) Internship Opportunity -- Marketing/PR/Development
 

DRIS, a nonprofit human service agency located at WDET-FM, Wayne State University, seeks an intern to work in its public relations/development department. Candidates will assist the director with a variety of projects, such as production (writing, editing, layout) of quarterly newsletter, and assisting with listener relations, outreach, community relations, media relations, special events, and ongoing development and marketing campaigns.

Requirments include:

• 10-15 hours per week. Credit or non-credit students considered. The unpaid internships correspond with college semesters. (Exceptions may be made at the discretion of DRIS management.)
• Flexibility to work in a variety of situations
• Excellent creative and writing skills -- preferably with experience in journalism, public relations or business correspondence
• Good communications skills with an emphasis on persuasive speaking and writing, sales or fund- raising; ability to speak in public and on-air
• Basic office skills including professional phone manner, typing and word-processing; desktop publishing experience a plus
   

Benefits:
This position offers a unique opportunity to use business and communication skills while gaining "hands-on" radio and nonprofit experience. Interns are important members of the DRIS staff. Intern will be able to implement new ideas, follow projects from inception through completion and build a portfolio for future employment.

To Apply: Please forward resume and letter of interest (including your internship goals and desired semester) to Kim Walsh, Director, Detroit Radio Information Service, c/o WDET-FM; 4600 Cass Avenue; Detroit, MI 48201; telephone 577-4146.

DRIS Internship Opportunity -- Radio Board Operator/Production
 

DRIS, a radio broadcast service for people with print-disabilities at WDET-FM, Wayne State University, seeks interns to work in broadcast studio. The candidate will assist with all areas of radio and production work including live broadcasts, taped programming, radio board operation, automation system, production, assisting volunteer readers/program hosts and a variety of studio tasks as assigned.

Requriments:

• 10-15 hours per week as assigned. Preference given to students receiving credit. The unpaid internships correspond with college semesters. (Exceptions may be made at the discretion of DRIS management.)
• Proficient radio skills with previous classroom and/or hands-on radio board experience
• Good communications skills and ability to work with others
• Ability to work with little supervision following brief orientation and training
• Flexibility to work in a variety of situations
• Willingness to participate in/produce programming at events outside of the station, possibly outside scheduled work shift
• Willingness to read publications on-air when requiredInterest in writing, editing and voicing radio copy
• Commitment to attendance and punctuality

Benefits:
This position offers a unique opportunity to build radio skills while gaining work experience. Interns are important members of the DRIS staff and their ideas are valuable. An intern will be able to implement new methods and build a portfolio for future employment. This is definitely a responsible, hands-on experience.

To Apply: Please forward resume and letter of interest (include personal goals, desired semester and availability) to Kim Walsh, Director, Detroit Radio Information Service, c/o WDET-FM; 4600 Cass Ave.; Detroit, MI 48201; FAX (313) 577-1300. For more information, phone (313) 577-4146.

DRIS Internship Opportunity -- On-Air Reader
 

In concert with one of the other DRIS internships, on air positions may be incorporated. This option is dependent on availability of shifts and passing an audition.

Internship Contacts, by Department

 

Those interested in internship opportunities at WDET 101.9 FM should contact the following staff members for more information:

News Department:
Jerome Vaughn, News Program Director
313.577.7530 or jvaughn@wdetfm.org.

Production Department:
Matthew Trevethan, Production Director
313.577.8147 or mtrevethan@wdetfm.org.

DRIS:
Kim Walsh, DRIS Director
313.577.7684 or kwalsh@wdetfm.org.


 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Get involved.  One of many ways you can support Detroit Public Radio is by volunteering your time during one of the station's many fundraisers and events, such as WDET's On-Air Pledge Drives. We are always looking for future volunteers to lend a hand to the station, whether it's to answer phones during our pledge drives or help promote the station at WDET sponsored events. WDET's success is in large measure directly related to you and your generous efforts to keep great radio alive! Secure our future: Become a volunteer! To find out how you can support WDET with your time, call Meghana Keshavan at  (313) 577-4550 or email her at memberservices@wdetfm.org,Click here for more info on volunteering for WDET!

Pledge Partner (Group Volunteering)
WDET highly encourages our community partners to volunteer as a pledge partner group to answer phones during WDET's on-air pledge drives. Typically, corporations, businesses, foundations and organizations support WDET's programming through underwriting in the form of either corporate underwriting or event underwriting. However, did you know that volunteering in addition to underwriting is a great way to build awareness of your business/organization to our listening audience? It is also a great opportunity for corporations, businesses, foundations and organizations to team-build, meet other supporters of Detroit Public Radio and support a great cause.