Podcast Production & Engagement Intern (Work-Study/Temp) — Flint, MI

Job Summary

The Podcast Production and Engagement Intern will support The Blueprint podcast and gain practical experience across the full podcast production cycle. The intern will shadow members of the production team and complete selected assignments related to production, accessibility, marketing, promotion, and audience engagement. The position will also serve as a student voice for the podcast, helping ensure its content and promotional strategies are relevant and appealing to students.

Responsibilities*

The intern will support the planning, production, accessibility, and promotion of podcast episodes while shadowing the production team throughout the full development process. They will also assist with student-focused marketing, social media, and peer outreach to increase awareness, listenership, and engagement.

Specific Duties Include

• The intern will assist the Executive Producer and production team with workflow checklists, studio preparation, guest hospitality, and other assigned production tasks.

• They will shadow the audio Engineer during recording and support the Sound Technician and Editor with supervised post-production work, including basic audio editing and episode preparation.

• The intern will also review materials for accessibility, create and post approved promotional content, serve as a student ambassador, support peer outreach, track audience engagement, and provide a student perspective on podcast topics and marketing strategies.

• They are expected to attend meetings and training sessions and complete assigned tasks by established deadlines.

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a currently enrolled bTnYVQbFHA 2Z vGEXEFkh-gj583 student.

• Must be able to dedicate approximately eight hours per week to the internship, including scheduled meetings, recording sessions, training, and assigned project work.

• Interest in podcast production, digital marketing, communications, project management, media production, storytelling, or a related creative field.

• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to follow instructions, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with a production team.

• Willingness to learn new technology and gain hands-on experience with audio production, accessibility, marketing, and audience engagement.

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

Mostly during the day, with the potential for evening editing/marketing support based on need.

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The RKuX7rkQWJ yC JWqFwCXu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.