Employment Opportunities


Production Intern - Student Hourly

Audio-Reader, Lawrence, KS

Audio-Reader and Kansas Public Radio is searching for a student intern to assist with editing, producing and preparing audio files for broadcast on Audio-Reader programs, script, record, and produce program promos for books, audio description events and other assignments, assist Program Manager in administration, production and editing of podcasts and special projects.

Job Description

  • Editing, producing and preparing audio files for broadcast on Audio-Reader programs:
    • Books, special programs
    • Special requests, program promos
    • Additional assignments as needed (could include production work for Kansas Public Radio)
  • Script, record, and produce program promos for books, audio description events and other assignments.
  • Assist Program Manager in administration, production and editing of podcasts and special projects:
    • Good Works in the Heartland Podcast
    • The Community Hour
    • The Fabulous Fifties program series
    • Embattled Lawrence book project
    • Other projects as assigned
  • Research and coordinate guests for podcasts.
  • Support promotion and marketing efforts for podcasts.
  • Coordinate and train volunteers in recording or reading for program production, as needed.
  • Support program administration of all programs including documentation, program descriptions, promos, social media posts and other items required for regular programming.

Assist at the Audio-Reader front desk, as needed.

Required Qualifications

  1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
  2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
  3. Consistent availability to work at least three (3) days per week.
  4. Strong attention to detail as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Previous experience working in an administrative/office setting.
  2. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent audio editing software.
  3. Comfortable working with a wide variety of people.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete online application consists of:

  • Online Application
  • Cover Letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met. 
  • Resume 

Review of applications begins on September 14, 2024 and continues until position has been filled.

Contact Information to Applicants

Nick Carswell

nickcarswell@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 hour

Work Schedule

10 - 15 hours weekly; M-F 8:00am-1:00pm

Application Review Begins

September 14, 2024

Anticipated Start Date

October 1, 2024

Development-Outreach Intern - Student Hourly

Audio-Reader, Lawrence, KS

Audio-Reader and Kansas Public Radio is searching for a student intern to assist with the development and outreach teams on events, donor relations, and social media. Work duties detailed below.

Job Description

Development

  • Stewardship (thank you calls, notes and dropping off gifts to donors)
  • Solicit prizes for Audio-Reader’s golf tournament and other events

Outreach/Communications/Events Work

  • Help develop and implement marketing calendar
  • Social media – create content and take pictures at events
  • Write press releases
  • Help plan, set up and work events
  • Brainstorm new event
  • Listener outreach – contact listeners and help compile/analyze listener data
  • Table at outreach events
  • Help with Audio-Reader’s Good Works in the Heartland podcast – promotion, marketing and booking guests

Other Duties

  • Help at the Audio-Reader/KPR front desk
  • Occasional reading
  • Help prepare mailings
  • Help proof or prepare documents

Required Qualifications

  1. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: 1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or 2) be pre-enrolled in upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or 3) be enrolled in summer session or 4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).
  2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
  3. Consistent availability to work at least three (3) days per week.
  4. Strong attention to detail as evidenced in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Previous experience working in an administrative/office setting.
  2. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent audio editing software.
  3. Comfortable working with a wide variety of people.

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete online application consists of:

  • Online Application
  • Cover Letter addressing how the required and preferred qualifications are met. 
  • Resume 

Review of applications begins on September 14, 2024 and continues until position has been filled.

Contact Information to Applicants

Beth McKenzie

Development Director

Audio Reader Network

bethmckenzie@ku.edu

785-864-5336

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 hour

Work Schedule

10 - 15 hours weekly; M-F 8:00am-1:00pm

Application Review Begins

September 14, 2024

Anticipated Start Date

October 1, 2024