WQXR Alfred Schonberger Internship

WQXR Internship Spring 2027 Spring 2027| 20 weeks (350 hours; 17.5 hours/week) January 19 - June 4, 2027

WQXR Alfred Schonberger Internship

As New York’s only classical music station, WQXR is an important fixture of the city’s cultural landscape. The station broadcasts classical music over the air and online to more than one million listeners each month. We also produce podcasts, including Classical Music Happy Hour with Emanuel Ax, Aria Code, The Open Ears Project, Every Voice with Terrance McKnight, and The NY Phil Story: Made in New York; and we offer live broadcasts from Carnegie Hall, our own Greene Space, Central Park and more.

The WQXR Alfred Schonberger Intern will enjoy a robust, hands-on program that provides a meaningful work experience. They will interface with the entire WQXR team, working with on-air programming as well as digital and on-demand content. The intern will primarily be immersed in CMS and web content publishing, social media coordination, music programming, and audio editing, and assistance with podcast production on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

WQXR Radio ● Assist with WQXR’s Daily Playlist email, an exclusive member benefit sent to 30K+ listeners each day 

● Create weekly episode webpages for WQXR programs including but not limited to Metropolitan Opera live broadcasts, Carnegie Hall Live, Young Artists Showcase, seasonal initiatives such as Women’s Composer Marathon,, and more 

● Write web features on an as-needed basis highlighting special programs, holidays, current classical events 

● Edit and assemble audio in Pro Tools 

● Generate and edit transcriptions for on-demand audio including podcast episodes and post-live broadcasts 

● Quality check segues and transitions during automated hours to ensure a seamless listening experience 

● Update the programming schedule in WQXR’s internal calendar 

● Assist with adding new tracks to the WQXR database

WQXR Podcasts: ● Upload final episodes for publication ● Production assistance as needed ● Populate content for digital platforms 

● Quality checking completed podcast episodes for publication, and assisting the editorial team

Qualifications ● Some familiarity with classical music terminology, artists and history strongly preferred. ● Passion for classical music, radio, and a proclivity for classical music humor a plus ● Ideally pursuing a career in radio, media, music, performing arts, or audio engineering ● Excellent attention to detail ● Strong writing skills ● Strong organizational and communication skills ● Ability to plan ahead, but also be flexible to adapt to priority shifts ● Experience with G-Suite and Outlook ● Familiarity with DAW software, familiarity with ProTools is a plus ● Familiarity with web CMS ● An ambitious and ready-to-learn attitude ● Creative and independent problem-solver

Eligibility In order to be eligible for an internship at New York Public Radio you must be currently enrolled in, or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship to which you are applying for, from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program. Additional Information

This role is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $17.50 per hour and eligibility for college credit. The preferred start date of the internship is the week of January 18th. It will run for 20 weeks, for a total of 350 hours (approximately 17.5 hours per week).. 

The exact start date, schedule and hours will be determined with the finalist and may be flexible for the right candidate as long as the internship is completed by mid-June 2027. This internship a hybrid two days a week in the office. Application Requirements. 

Please submit a resume and cover letter to sbennett@nypublicradio.org. 

Only complete applications will be considered and the application deadline is December 11th at 5pm ET.