Current open positions are listed below.

Brewer Broadcasting is seeking a dedicated and dynamic professional with journalism/media training to join our heritage team in Richmond, IN.

This full-time position (30–34 hours per week) offers a unique opportunity to create content for thehometownheadlines.com and voice the afternoon news for our 3 radio stations.

Key Responsibilities

· Content Creation: Conducts on-camera video interviews, writes engaging feature stories, and curates multimedia elements for thehometownheadlines.com.

· Social Media Engagement: Shares stories and grows the Hometown Headlines social media channels with timely, interactive content.

· Newsroom Support: Voices afternoon news daily and occasionally serves as back-up for morning radio news.

Qualifications

· Experience: Background in journalism and digital media creation.

· Core Skills: Communication, interviewing, and storytelling abilities.

· Journalistic Integrity: A foundational understanding of journalistic ethics, accuracy, and standards.

· Adaptability: Ability to research, verify facts quickly, and pivot smoothly during afternoon breaking news situations.

· Education: A degree or coursework in journalism, communications, media studies, or broadcasting is advantageous.

· Experience: Newsroom or radio station experience can be a tiebreaker.

Compensation & Benefits

· Hourly Rate: $16.00 – $18.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Optional: additional income available by attaining Hometown Headlines sponsorships.

· Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available.

· Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation, sick time, and holiday time.

· Culture: A collaborative, creative team environment with ongoing coaching, tools, and resources to help you succeed.

To Apply: Please submit your resume along with three (3) writing or media samples to: Amy Dillon, General Manager at AmyD@kicks96.com

Brewer Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice.

All internships are unpaid. 

Interns are selected on the basis of professional potential. We look at our internship program as a developing ground for future employees -- that's not to say all interns will get hired here, but one of our goals is to see how many responsibilities an intern can handle, on the chance an employment opportunity becomes available. So this isn't a coffee-fetching, grunt work internship. We trust our interns to handle duties that require the utmost in responsibility, diligence and enthusiasm.

Promotions Internship - This position calls for an enthusiastic, eager and creative individual who is able to effectively interact and communicate with a variety of individuals both within and outside of Brewer Broadcasting. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, in addition to strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Applicants should be efficient and able to work with a flexible schedule. Throughout the course of the internship, the intern will be asked to work with individuals from several departments within Brewer Broadcasting, including programming, promotions, and sales.  Ideal candidates for this position have experienced with Adobe Audition, video editing and Microsoft Office.  Email resume & cover letter to Amy Dillon at AmyD@kicks96.com.

Business Internship - The business intern's responsibility is to assist in the daily and monthly duties for the Business Department, including the Traffic and Reception. Requirements for this position include: basic understanding of clerical duties, ability to operate multi-line phones and typical office equipment, knowledge of proper business etiquette, knowledge in all Microsoft programs, ability to master new computer skills quickly, strong communication skills, ability to multi-task, and strong organization skills.  Email resume & cover letter to Andrea at andrear@kicks96.com

Sales Internship - This is an interactive and dynamic internship that relies on the intern to be self-motivated and disciplined, with a passion for learning. The intern will create sales marketing materials that will be used to upsell current clients and sell prospects advertising campaigns on our radio stations. The intern will go on actual sales calls with account executives to learn about the sales process. The intern will work on sales initiatives that connect radio advertising with online advertising opportunities.  Email resume & cover letter to Amy Dillon at AmyD@kicks96.com.

Requirements    All Internships are unpaid.

·         Current college student (junior, senior, post-graduate).

·         Internship must be taken for credit.

·         Familiarity with Brewer Broadcasting and East Central Indiana market is preferred.

·         Previous radio or other media experience through classes, internship, or professional is preferred.

• Responsibility, judgment, organization, dependability, promptness, initiative, creativity, and efficiency are key to the success of interns along with the ability to handle deadlines, writing, and audio production.
• Personal transportation required.
   

BREWER BROADCASTING is an equal opportunity employer. Interns are considered trainees and not employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1973.

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