Summer interns, Prometheus Radio Project

Posted by on April 30, 2012

We are looking for interns seeking to gain useful skills and a meaningful experience in the movement to democratize the airwaves and the media.

The Prometheus Radio Project builds participatory radio as a tool for social justice organizing and a voice for community expression. To that end, we demystify media policy and technology, advocate for a more just media system, and help grassroots organizations build communications infrastructure to strengthen their communities and movements.

We envision a world in which the media is not a means to limit democratic participation, but a way for communities and movements to express themselves and struggle for justice. We imagine a nationwide community radio infrastructure made up of hundreds of independent, locally-orientated stations, part of a global movement to put media in the hands of the people.

Summer Internships available:

Community Radio Organizer
Policy Intern
Technical and Training Support Intern

When: Summer internships are from May 21 to August 17. Precise start and end dates can be negotiated, however, there will be a mandatory orientation the week of May 21. Fall internships will also be available.

Where: Philadelphia, PA

Time commitment: Flexible, 15-30 hours per week is desired. Please indicate how many hours you can commit to in your cover letter.

Compensation / Benefits: A limited amount of funding is available to support individuals who have a financial need that would otherwise prevent participation in this internship. If this is the case for you, please attach with your application a separate document titled “Financial Need Statement” detailing your income and expenses and the amount of aid requested. This will not affect your acceptance.

Interns who are university students are eligible for course credits. Other benefits include a rewarding experience, training, a letter of recommendation, ability to travel with Prometheus, and the option of paying the premium to access our health care program.

How to Apply: To apply, send a resume and cover letter to internships@prometheusradio.org. Please include the title of the internship in the subject line.  Applications are due by 11:59pm EST on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

http://prometheusradio.org/intern