Internships

KZFR offers a range of internships to give hands-on experience opportunities in community radio and broadcasting. KZFR is a unique environment which allows Interns to become involved in the growth and development of the KZFR community while also learning invaluable skills in a real business setting. KFZR offers internships in Events & Public Relations, Music Library Development, Production & Technical, Marketing & Administration, News, and Program Development & Research Assistant. Find out more details about these internships and how to apply below.

How to apply:

KZFR Interns are hired on a semester basis (February-May and September-December). To apply for a KZFR internship you must fill out our online application. Once you have completed the application please email your resume to internships@kzfr.org
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at internships@kzfr.org or 530-895-0706.

General requirements:

At KZFR we generally look for individuals who are self-motivated, independent workers, team players, who have an interest in music and/or broadcasting and enjoy working with the community. A basic knowledge of electronic communication and basic experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.

Types of Internships:

Events and P.R. Internship

Basic internship tasks:

Help organize KZFR events
Help coordinate communication between KZFR and the Chico community
Help coordinate internal KZFR communication between staff, programmers, members and listeners.

What we look for:

Individuals interested in event planning
Individuals who enjoy networking and working with others
Previous experience working with media outlets a plus

Music Library Internship

Basic Internships tasks:

Receiving and organizing new music
Previewing and assessing new music
Logging and documenting new music
Maintaining the KZFR music library

What we look for:

Individuals who are detail orientated
Individuals who have a passion for music

Production & Technical Internship

Basic internships tasks:

Assist programmers using KZFR broadcasting and technical equipment
Assist production of radio spots
Assist in equipment maintenance of studio and other equipment
Basic website maintenance and training

What we look for:

Individuals who have an interest in the production of radio programs
Previous experience in audio editing, live audio engineering, or recording equipment a plus
Previous experience with interactive websites and social networking a plus

Marketing and Administration Internship

Basic internship tasks:

Assist in maintaining communication with KZFR underwriters
Assisting with office tasks
Official interaction with KZFR members

What we look for:

Individuals interested in marketing and/or business aspects of non-profit organizations
Individuals who are detail orientated and organized
Previous experience in an office setting a plus

News Internship

Basic internship tasks:

Field research and news story development
Attendance of city meetings and important events

What we look for:

Individuals who are interested in local news and working with others
Individuals who have previous experience with a news media outlet, basic knowledge of digital audio recorders and strong written skills a plus

Program Development & Research Assistant Internship

Basic internship tasks: