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The KUT staff is a group of dedicated and talented people who are committed to doing their best.  They are also just a bunch of cool people who make working at KUT rewarding and fun. Read the job listings below to see if we have any openings that fit your skills and interests. We’d love to work with you!

KUT Internships

KUT is accepting applications for radio and music internships. The station is interested in aspiring radio journalists and students who are familiar with public radio and would like to give it a try. All internships are unpaid but provide an excellent opportunity for credit and great work experience for your resume.

To apply, review the details below.

Internships are available with:

  • KUT Live Music
  • KUT News
  • Sonic IDs
  • KUT.org

 

KUTX MUSIC INTERNSHIP

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We seek applicants who are self-motivated, eager to learn and who love radio as a distinctive medium for introducing audiences to new and unusual arts, ideas, voices and sounds.

JOB DUTIES: To perform technical and clerical duties related to radio operations and productions. Set up green room for studio guests. Assist producer with post-productions and duplications. Other duties as assigned.

INTERNSHIP CYCLE: September-December, January-May, June-August.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August (September), December (January), May (June).

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for an internship, please send us a resume, two references (with name and phone numbers) and a letter of application which answers the following questions:

  • Why do you want to intern at KUTX Radio?
  • In what areas of radio are you generally more interested?
  • What makes you stand out from other applicants?
  • Tell us about two “LIVE” music performances you heard on KUT that you think were particularly successful.
  • Tell us about two “LIVE” music performances you heard on KUT Radio that you did not think were successful.
  • What experience do you have working with computers, sound recording, and digital audio editing? (There are no prerequisites for KUT “Live” music production internships, but we find it helpful to know something of your technical background.)

SEND YOUR RESUME, REFERENCES AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO:

KUTX Music Productions Internship

c/o Bob Cross

KUT Radio 1 University Station (A0704)

Austin, Texas 78712

Applications are due two months before each internship cycle when we begin to interview finalists. Interns are selected no later than one month before the start of the upcoming internship cycle.

KUT NEWS INTERNSHIPS FOR JOURNALISM STUDENTS

KUT News is accepting applications for internships. The station is interested in aspiring journalists and students who are familiar with public radio and would like to give it a try. Below is a description of the internship.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We seek 3rd, 4th year or grad student applicants who are self-motivated, eager to learn and who love radio as a distinctive medium for introducing audiences to new and unusual arts, ideas, voices and sounds.

JOB DUTIES: Writing copy for air and some other paperwork. Maintaining news clipping file, audio recording and, eventually, possible broadcast for KUT news. Previous training in news writing and audio production are a plus. You can learn as much as your ambition allows. We try to make sure all interns have a clip reel when they complete their internship.

INTERNSHIP CYCLE: September-December, January-May, June-August.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early July (August), November (January), April (June).

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for an internship, please e-mail a resume, 2 clips and a cover letter that answers the following questions:

• Why do you want to intern at KUT News, What aspects of radio more generally are of interest to you? What makes you stand out from other candidates?

• Suggest two story ideas (no more than 2 sentences)

SEND YOUR RESUME, REFERENCES AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO: edonahue@kut.org

Applications are due two months before each internship cycle when we interview finalists. Interns are selected no later than one month before the start of the upcoming internship cycle.

KUT SONIC IDS INTERNSHIP

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We seek applicants who are self-motivated, eager to learn and who love radio as a distinctive medium for introducing audiences to new and unusual arts, ideas, voices and sounds.

JOB DUTIES: Audio recording and possibly some audio editing, some paperwork, and other work as needed.

INTERNSHIP CYCLE: September-December, January-May, June-August.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August (September), December (January), May (June).

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for an internship, please send us a resume, two references (with name and phone numbers) and a letter of application which answers the following questions:

• Why do you want to intern at KUT? What aspects of radio are of interest to you? What makes you stand out from other candidates?

• Suggest two ideas for sound portraits

• What do you like to read-what books, magazine, and newspapers? What do you avoid? Why? What do you like to watch, listen to, and do? What’s interesting you?

• Do you have any experience working with computers, sound recording, or digital audio editing? There are no prerequisites for KUT internships, but we find it helpful to know something of your technical background.

SEND YOUR RESUME, REFERENCES AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO:

Michael Lee

KUT Radio

1 University Station (A0704)

Austin, Texas 78712

Applications are due two months before each internship cycle when we begin to interview finalists. Interns are selected no later than one month before the start of the upcoming internship cycle.

KUT.ORG INTERNSHIP

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We seek applicants who are self-motivated, eager to learn, web-savvy, and have a passion for social media and multimedia. Basic html skills and/or photo/video experience is highly desired.

JOB DUTIES: Work with the web department to update the website as necessary, serving as web editor. Create multimedia content i.e. photo slideshows, video features, with strong audio.

INTERNSHIP CYCLE: September-December, January-May, June-August.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August (September), December (January), May (June).

HOW TO APPLY: To apply for an internship, please send us a resume, two references (with name and phone numbers) and a letter of application which answers the following questions:

• Why do you want to intern in the web department? What aspects of the web are exciting to you? What makes you stand out from other candidates?

• Tell us about how you use social media. What excites you about social media? How has your use evolved?

• Describe any web experience or particular skills you may have.

• Describe any multimedia experience or particular skills you may have.

SEND YOUR RESUME, REFERENCES AND LETTER OF APPLICATION TO:

Todd Callahan, Web Manager at: tcallahan@kut.org

Applications are due two months before each internship cycle when we begin to interview finalists. Interns are selected no later than one month before the start of the upcoming internship cycle.

For Additional Information about jobs at the University of Texas, please visit UT’s Human Resources Page.

 

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