Summer Intern

Overview: Job Title: Summer Intern – WTIC NewsTalk 1080 Department: 10 Executive Drive, Farmington, CT 06032/ WTIC 1080Reporting To: Brand Manager Location(s): Hartford (Farmington) Work Arrangement: 3 days per week/ 5 hours per day. **Overview:**Join WTIC NewsTalk 1080, Connecticut’s Local Radio Station, for an exciting internship opportunity! This program is designed for students passionate about media, news and broadcasting who want hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of talk radio.

As a Summer Intern, you’ll work directly with our morning show, Brian & Company. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with high-caliber talent, contribute to innovative broadcast and digital content, and gain exposure to audio, video, social media, and live event production. We’re looking for creative thinkers with a passion for news talk media, a collaborative attitude, and a desire to learn how content can drive engagement and revenue. Strong interest in the news industry and knowledge of FCC guidelines are a plus.

This internship is ideal for motivated, detail-oriented individuals eager to learn about radio programming, marketing, and audience engagement. If you love news and the energy of live broadcasting, this is your chance to be part of something great!

Interested? Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in media with WTIC NewsTalk 1080!

What to know before applying:

• The duration of the summer program is 8 weeks; June 1, 2026 through July 24, 2026.
• Interns will be expected to work 3 days a week with a total of 15 hours per week.

One day will be 5:30am -10:30am and the other two days are TBD.

• Our internships are paid opportunities with a competitive hourly wage. School credit is not required; however, we will provide the necessary documentation for school credit if desired
• Relocation is not provided, you will be expected to be able to commute into the Hartford/Farmington office
• Interviewing will take place from February through mid April. An Audacy team member will contact you if your experiences and interests match an open internship position
• Please address your cover letters to: Audacy's Talent Acquisition Team
• Application Deadline: Monday, March 27, 2026.

Responsibilities: **What You'll Do:**What You'll Do includes but is not limited to:

Assist in the planning and organizational management tasks around programming, content and creative for our morning show, Brian & Company. Tasks include:* Assist with social media executing; including producing original content for social media

• Work with the producer to research/write sports reports
• Greet in studio guests upon arrival
• Contribute/Research story/guest ideas
• Attend weekly editorial meeting; Tuesdays 9:30am.
• Contribute occasionally on the air.
• There will be some introduction to running a radio board.

Qualifications: More About You: We’re looking for candidates who have demonstrated the following qualities in their academic, extra-curricular, internship and work experiences:

• Energetic and confident with the ability to think and learn on-the-spot.
• Strong organization skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• A motivated self-starter and collaborative worker.
• Must be a strong communicator with strong writing ability.
• Skilled with a high degree of time management and organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress.
• Social Media savvy.
• Solution-based thinking and problem solving.

Perks we offer:

• On the job training and one on one mentorship.
• Presentations lead by our industry experts.
• Networking opportunities and access to complementary event(s).
• HR lead early career coaching, resume drafting and interview tips and preparation.

Additional Information:

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Important Notes::

Please be aware that Audacy will never ask you to send money at any point during the hiring process. Communication from legitimate Audacy representatives will only come from email addresses ending in @audacy.com. If you receive any suspicious requests or communications, please verify their authenticity before responding.

#LI-SG1 About Us:

Audacy is a scaled, leading multi-platform audio content and entertainment company differentiated by its exclusive, premium audio content. Audacy operates one of the country’s two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the country’s largest markets, as well as one of the country’s largest podcast networks and the Audacy direct-to-consumer streaming platform. Audacy is a major event producer and a digital marketing solutions provider and is the unrivaled leader in local news and sports radio. Learn more at www.audacyinc.com, Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram. EEO: Audacy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Audacy affords equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, religion or religious creed, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Consistent with our commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Audacy, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call 1-610-660-5614. Please note that this phone number is to be used solely to request an accommodation with respect to the online application process. Calls for any other reason will not be returned. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.